Biology 4 kids
Biology4 Kids: Cell Wall What's It For?
A brief article which describes and illustrates the structure and function of cell walls in plant cells.
University of Utah
University of Utah: Genetic Science Learning Center: The Evolution of the Cell
Learn about the endosymbiotic theory. This theory explains the evolution of cells from a mitochondria and chloroplast working together in a symbiotic relationship to the current cell structure.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Biology: Plant Growth
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Discusses meristem and its role in plant growth.
Other
Eureka Science: Cells: Bacterial Cells
In story form, this site examines the similarities and differences among bacteria, plant cells, and animal cells. Drawings supplement the text for clarity purposes.
Cells Alive
Cells Alive!
Animation studio that specializes in medical illustration lets you explore the structure and function of plant cells and animal cells, using videos and interactive graphics with clickable parts that lead to more detail.
Palomar Community College District
Wayne's Word: Comparison of Plant and Animal Cells
Students can learn about the location and the function of the major organelles in plant and animal cells. Resource includes descriptions of the functions of cell parts as well as a diagram of the two cell types.
My Science Site
Life Systems: Cells, Tissues, Organs
Extensive site for teachers provides some helpful resources that pertain to plant and animal cells. Includes a microscope diagram as well as plant, animal and pond labs. Also contains links to structures and mechanisms, matter and...
Soft Schools
Soft Schools: Comparing Plant and Animal Cells Quiz
Take an interactive quiz over plant and animal cells. After completing the quiz, check your score, and then revisit any incorrect question for further review.
Cells Alive
Cells Alive!: Study Aids
A collection of PDF study aids to help students comprehend cell biology.
University of Washington
Genome Sciences Education Outreach: Amazing Cells [Pdf]
Multi-activity learning module in which students engage in learning about plant and animal cells through the use of microscopes.
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: Inside the Cell
In this instructional activity, students learn the different kinds of cells including plant and animal cells. They also learn how to identify and name the organelles of eukaryotic cells.
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: Cells
Students will research prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells. The students will then research plant and animal cells, comparing and contrasting the two. Students will also research the major organelles and the function of each. Students will...
Beacon Learning Center
Beacon Learning Center: Discovery Lab: Mixed Up Cells
Professor Mill Ennium invites users into the Discovery Lab where they run across a box of cells and have to use the clues to figure out whether they are plant or animal cells.
Other
Stuttgard High School: Plant Structure & Function
Site features high school-level comprehensive info on the structure and function of seed plants organized into shoot and root systems. While presented with lots of detail, clear illustrations and animations help make sense of the parts...
BiologyWise
Biology Wise: Structure and Functions of the Animal Cell
Explains how an animal cell differs from a plant cell and describes the many parts of an animal cell and their functions.
TED Talks
Ted: Ted Ed: Biofuels and Bioprospecting for Beginners
Biofuels can provide energy without the reliance on environmentally harmful fossils fuels, but scientists are still searching for a plentiful source. Craig A. Kohn demonstrates how cellulose, the naturally abundant tough walls of plant...
Other
The Plant Cell: Teaching Tools in Plant Biology: Why Study Plants?
Plants are essential for all life and development. Teach your students about this incredible lifeforce with this teaching guide, lecture notes, and PowerPoint presentation. [PDF]
Cells Alive
Cells Alive!: Plant, Animal, and Bacteria Cell Models
Find animated diagrams that describe both eukaryotic cells and prokaryotic cells. There are models for animal, plant, and bacteria cells.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Life Science: Plant Reproduction and Life Cycle
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] The life cycle of a plant is very different from the life cycle of an animal. Humans are made entirely of diploid cells (cells with two sets of chromosomes). Our...
Ohio State University
Ohio State Univ.: Cell Expansion and Differentiation
This essay is complemented by useful illustrations of how plant cells enlarge after mitosis and become specialized for different functions. A good supplement to plant growth studies.
City University of New York
Cell Biology: Vacuoles
This site is an informative explanation from the Brooklyn College of the structure and function of vacuoles in plant cells.
SMART Technologies
Smart: Plant vs. Animal Cells
Students discover the similarities and differences in organelles within plant vs. animal cells with this online lesson. Start out by engaging students with a hook via Shout It Out! and use Handouts, a Workspace, Label Reveals, and a Rank...
University of California
Ucmp: Introduction to Plant Structure
A lab exercise where students are challenged to build a three-dimensional structure of a plant. Students can review the basic anatomy and tissues in the plant with information found on the page. Students can also interpret ancient plant...
Royal Botanic Gardens
Plant Cultures: Ginger
This comprehensive resource discusses the history, production, trade, medicinal properties and uses of ginger in food.
Other popular searches
- Animal and Plant Cells
- Specialized Plant Cells
- Animal Cells Plant Cells
- Animals and Plant Cells
- Animal & Plant Cells
- Compare Plant Animal Cells
- Animal Plant Cells
- Plant Cells Photosynthesis
- Plant Cells Edible Projects
- Label Plant and Animal Cells
- Plant Animal Cell Diagram
- Plant Cells Organelles