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University of California

Organic Structures:the Architecture of Life

For Students 9th - 10th
Article discusses how objects in nature are held together through balanced forces. Scroll midway down to find info on microtubules and microfilaments. Links to excellent electron micrographs.
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University of Arizona

University of Arizona: Cytoskeleton Tutorial

For Students 9th - 10th
Complete descriptions of microtubules and microfilaments. Flip to the following pages to go through a cytoskeleton tutorial with graphics of cross-sections and diagrams. You can test yourself at the end.
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Cytoplasm and Cytoskeletons

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Tutorial provides an overview of the roles and functions of the cytoplasm and cytoskeleton.
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: The Cytoskeleton

For Students 9th - 10th
There are three types of protein fibers in the cytoskeleton: microfilaments, intermediate filaments, and microtubules. This resource examines each type of filament, as well as some specialized structures: flagella, cilia, and centrosomes.
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Other

University of Cincinnati: Cells and Organelles

For Students 9th - 10th
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...
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Florida State University

Florida State University: Molecular Expressions: Introdution to Cell and Virus Structure

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource provides a detailed diagram of animal, bacterial and plant cells and viral structure. Also included are detailed drawings, with definitions, of each of the cellular organelles.
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Biology 4 kids

Biology4 Kids: Microfilaments Stringy Proteins

For Students 3rd - 8th
A short, informational text piece which explains the structure and function of microfilaments inside a cell.
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Biology: Cytoplasm and Cytoskeletons

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Discusses the roles of the cytoplasm and cytoskeleton.
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BiologyWise

Biology Wise: Plant Cell Structure and Parts

For Students 9th - 10th
Describes plant cells and the structure and function of their different parts.