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Curated OER

Cellular Structure and Function

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students examine animal and plant cells using a microscope and participate in a class discussion about the functions of the organelles.  In this biology lesson, students use microscopes and videos to better understand the functions...
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Membranes

For Students 9th - Higher Ed
Biology pupils take the cell membrane apart piece-by-piece as they complete this worksheet. They describe the structure of the cell membrane and explain the processes that transport materials across it. This phenomenal resource even has...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

In Cell-A-Bration of Cells

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders identify major cell organelles found in both animal and plant cells. Pupils observe a PowerPoint presentation based upon the features of a haiku. They create haiku science-based poem which describe the characteristics of...
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Lesson Plan
Pace University

Grade 6-8 Living Things

For Teachers 6th - 8th Standards
What characterizes a living thing? Scholars explore the concept during a differentiated instruction unit on living things. They perform lab experiments to determine how animals adapt to stimuli, watch videos and learn about...
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Unit Plan
Columbus City Schools

You Can’t Sneeze On This Tissue

For Teachers 6th Standards
Take your class' understanding of cells to the next level... or levels! Demonstrate the levels of organization using a variety of engaging methods. The teacher's guide includes the materials you'll need to execute a flower...
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Curated OER

Cell 7 Plant v Animal Cells

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Students differentiate between plant and animal cells. They identify the structures central to plant cells. They complete a Venn Diagram listing the differences between animal and plant cells.
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Curated OER

Creating a Plant Cell Journal

For Teachers 1st - 5th
Learners discover the anatomy of a plant by illustrating plant cells.  In this botany lesson, students research information about plant cells and draw pictures of cells in a plant journal.  Learners organize their notes into an...
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PPT
Curated OER

Reviewing Mitosis/Mitosis

For Teachers 7th - 12th
There are technically two presentations in this collection of slides. The first presentation is a single-slide comparison of plant cell division and animal cell division. The second focuses on the steps of meiosis and the genetic...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

WET Science Lesson #5: Pass the Salt Please! (How Road Salt Affects Wetlands)

For Teachers 7th - 12th
As an anticipatory set, biologists listen to the story of Ruth Patrick, a scientist who used algae to detect water quality. They observe a demonstration of osmosis and diffusion. In their lab groups, they place Elodea stalks in...
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Lesson Plan
Nuffield Foundation

Observing Water Moving Through Plants

For Teachers 6th - 12th Standards
We know plants assist in the water cycle, but how do plants get water from the ground into the air? Through a series of demonstrations or labs, scholars observe the movement of water through plants. They microscopically view the cells...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Plant Reproduction

For Teachers 6th - 7th
Students plant seeds in order to investigate and explore the questions: "How do seed companies develop varieties of plants?" and "What is the ideal plant?" Students will study related vocabulary and sketch seeds as they emerge. Students...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Leaves, the Sun, and the Water Cycle

For Teachers 7th - 8th
As a way to combine life and physical science, or simply as an investigation of plant transpiration, this lesson is sure to inspire! Middle schoolers capture the moisture given off by plants that are placed in different conditions. They...
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Where Do Plants Get Their Food?

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Plants need food to survive, just like any other living organism. Young biologists analyze an experiment performed in 1610 by Jan van Helmont to determine if plant nutrition is obtained through the soil. First, lab groups work together...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Benefits of Indoor Plants

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Learners diagram a plant. For this Science lesson, students explore the concept of photosynthesis focusing on the oxygen production. Learners calculate the amount of plants needed to filter the air in their classroom.
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PPT
Curated OER

Plant Structure and Growth

For Teachers 10th - Higher Ed
This plant structure and function PowerPoint addresses the main organs and the factors that affect its development as well as going into detail about the specializations at a cellular level.   The cell functions and system...
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Interactive
Curated OER

The Cell - Internet Activity

For Students 5th - 10th
In this cells worksheet, students click on the links to learn about the plant and animal cells complete a comparison chart and answer short answer questions about it. Students complete 10 questions total.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

2D Concept Visualization: Cell Organelles Presentation

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Students create simple 2D concept driven visualizations of cells and cell organelles and organize them into an effective presentation.
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Cells Vocabulary Quiz

For Students 6th - 7th
In this cells vocabulary learning exercise, students draw lines to match 12 words pertaining to cells to their meanings. Prior knowledge is assumed.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Cells And Their Parts

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers investigate different types and their parts. They differentiate prokaryote and eukaryote cells and create a venn diagram displaying differences or similarities. Students write ten similes related to the cells and parts of...
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Lesson Plan
Virginia Department of Education

Animal Phyla and Plant Divisions

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Searched hours for an activity that allows individuals the ability to use multiple resources to learn about both plant and animal kingdoms? This discussion and activity provide pupils with the ability to visualize each organism...
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Worksheet
Curated OER

17 - Cells

For Students 6th - 8th
The first of three pages in this handout provides a brief history of our understanding of the cell. It also differentiates between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells. The second is a collection of true and false, multiple choice, and short...
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eBook
Open Oregon Educational Resources

General Biology I: Survey of Cellular Biology (Mt Hood Community College Biology 101)

For Students 11th - Higher Ed
From the scientific method to the function of a cell, the eBook has it all. A useful resource provides a free biology textbook with a focus on context. The text begins with an overview of the process of scientific inquiry and biology...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Cell Reviews

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers draw cells, make a cell, and list organelles in plant and animal cells. In this cells lesson plan, students create edible cells.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Organizing Organs

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders research plant and animals cells and create a Venn Diagram to show the similarities and differences.

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