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Structure and Function of the Cell/Introduction to the Cell

For Students 7th - 12th
So, this is not technically a worksheet, but rather a chapter of reading material, pictures, and diagrams introducing young biologists to the cell. Cell theory, diversity, size, and shape are described. The internal organization and...
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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...
Interactive
Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory

Higher Cells Incorporate an Ancient Chromosome

For Students 9th - 12th Standards
Chromosomes contain keys to history including links from royalty to Neanderthals. Young scientists learn about Ivan Wallin's research into chromosomes with an animation and videos. Then, the concept connects to mysteries related to...
Lesson Plan
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ABCs of Hydrogen and Fuel Cells

For Teachers 5th - 12th
Students are introduced to the concept of hydrogen technologies through inquiry-based classroom activities.
Organizer
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Comparing Plant and Animal Cells

For Students 7th - 10th
In this cell comparison worksheet, students complete a table in which they compare the cell parts and organelles of plants and animals. They answer 4 short answer questions based on the information in the table.
Organizer
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Comparing Plant and Animal Cells in a Venn Diagram

For Students 5th - 9th
In this science graphic organizer worksheet, students fill in a Venn Diagram by comparing plant and animal cells. They use the words from the word bank to fill in each portion of the graphic organizer. They use words such as...
Lesson Plan
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WHAT IS A CELL?

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Learners explore the function and structures of cells, including plant and animal cells. They explore cell parts including cell wall, ribosomes, chromosomes, nucleoid, plasmids, flagella, pilli, and plasma membrane, cel
Organizer
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Plant and Animal Cells KWL Graphic Organizer

For Students 4th - 5th
In this science graphic organizer worksheet, students complete a KWL chart for a study of plant and animal cells. They record what they know, what they want to know, and what they learned.
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The Cell - Internet Activity

For Students 5th - 10th
In this cells instructional activity, 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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Cells

For Students 2nd - 5th
In this cells worksheet, students review and discuss eighteen key terms associated with cells and circle each one in a word search puzzle.
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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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Cells And Their Parts

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students 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 them.
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Cells Vocabulary Quiz

For Students 6th - 7th
In this cells vocabulary worksheet, students draw lines to match 12 words pertaining to cells to their meanings. Prior knowledge is assumed.
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Cells

For Students 5th - 8th
In this scientific investigation instructional activity, students follow the provided procedures to examine the number of cells in animals and then respond to 3 short answer questions.
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Cell Cycle Portfolio

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students work together in groups to complete various stations on the cycles of cells. Individually, they keep their completed work in a folder after following specific instructions on how to complete each experiment. They use the...
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Comparing Animal and Plant Cell Structure

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students work as a team to use the ProScope Digital USB Microscope and a computer to collect microscopic images from a variety of organisms. When they compare these specimens, they are able to determine how they are alike and different...
Activity
Howard Hughes Medical Institute

What van Leeuwenhoek Saw

For Teachers 6th - 12th Standards
When van Leeuwenhoek saw cells and single-celled organisms for the first time, he knew these small things were a big deal! Share his discoveries with young learners through a narrated video, model-building activity, and scale study....
Interactive
Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory

Genes Are Real Things

For Students 9th - 12th Standards
Proving microscopic structures exist is a difficult task. Learn how scientists did just that in the mid-1800s as they set out to identify the cellular structures related to genetics. The online lesson explains the collection of work that...
Lesson Plan
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Baby Cell Facts of Life

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students examine the roles of an animal cell's parts, how each part relates to one another and then demonstrate their knowledge by writing a story about the animal cell structure.
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The Cell: Unit of Life

For Teachers 8th - 9th
Students identify the parts of plant and animal cells, how samples can be obtained and what the differences are.
Organizer
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Comparing Plant and Animal Cells

For Students 5th - 8th
In this comparing plant cells and animal cells worksheet, students view cells from their cheeks and cells from elodea. A Venn diagram reveals similarities and differences between the cells.
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Looking Inside Cells

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders examine the functions and roles of membranes in cells. They discover the differences between plant and animal cells.
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Looking Inside Cells

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders analyze and identify the role of the cell membrane and nucleus. They create flash cards to help them review cell structures. They also compare plant and animal cells.
Lesson Plan
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MAKING THREE DIMENSIONAL PLANT AND ANIMAL CELLS

For Teachers 7th - 11th
Young scholars create two different cells, one plant and one animal.  In this plant and animal cell instructional activity students form groups and construct a part of a cell. Young scholars then put them all together to form one...