Eukarya Teacher Resources

A video reviewing the structure and function of the endoplasmic reticulum and Golgi body. Learn how both of these organelles function in the transportation of proteins throughout the cell. [11:39]

This watercolor picture shows a highly magnified sliver of a cross-section through a eukaryotic cell.

Young researchers will discover many facts about eukaryotes.

[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] A descriptive screencast describing cell structure and organization, highlighting the difference between plant and animal cells. [3:33]

Overview of the nucleus, endoplasmic reticulum, Golgi bodies, vacuoles, mitochondria, chloroplasts and lysosomes. [9:38]

Learn about the role of the chemical groups on the ends of the pre-mRNA called the 5' cap and poly-A tail. Also learn about splicing, introns, and exons.

Eukaryotic cells have separate DNA from mitochondria and chloroplasts which indicates that they were once primitive cells on their own. This multimedia article includes animations, pictures, video, biographical information, and quiz...

A tutorial on symbiotic relationships that explores the differences between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells as well as the origins of eukaryotic organelles possibly being from endosymbiotic relationship. This tutorial also offers...

An in-depth look at the different types of cells, including prokaryotes and eukaryotes. Also includes a deeper discussion of each organelle and its contribution to the cell's life. [14:16]

Find out the structure and function of the major organelles in a eukaryotic cell. This engaging, illustrated YouTube lecture highlights the endoplasmic reticulum, ribosomes, Golgi complex, lysosomes, vacuoles, mitochondria, and...

A sometimes humorous look at plant and animal eukaryotic cells. Learn about specialization and compartmentalization in cell biology through this YouTube video. [9:16]

A tutorial addresses eukaryotes and prokaryotes and reviews their structures and functions.

In this unit, students look at the components of cells and their functions and discover the controversy behind stem cell research. The first lesson focuses on the difference between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells. In the second lesson,...

Students look at the components of cells and their functions. The lesson focuses on the difference between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells. Each part of the cell performs a specific function that is vital for the cell's survival....

[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] A description of the stages of eukaryotic cell division.

An in-depth discussion of the different parts of eukaryotic and prokaryotic cells as well as a thorough explanation of organelles within the cell. The text is better suited to high school and middle school. However, there is a picture of...

STEM biology lesson where by designing their own antibiotics, students will gain an understanding of how the differences between prokaryotic cells and eukaryotic cells have played a role in their own health. They will also be able to...

In this third unit of a Biology course, students learn about cells and cell structure. They compare prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells and learn about the specialized structures in a cell and what their functions are. They will also learn...

Describes the characteristics of Archaea, Bacteria, and Eukarya, the three domains of life.

This is a basic description of the structure of cell membranes. Site provides colorful pictures of each membrane.

Students will create an Eukaryotic cell from materials that they can eat. Students will need to have a lesson on the types of Eukaryotic cells and its organelles before they complete this assignment. Students will construct these...

Understand the difference between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cell in this video. Video gives an example of each type of cell and how to remember the differences and similarities between them. Teachers can visit Amoeba Sisters' website...

[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] An overview of the eukaryotic cell cycle.

This StudyCards stack enables students to review information about the organelles of eukaryotic plant cell. They are tested on their ability to describe the structure, location, and function of different cell organelles.