BioMan Biology
Bio Man Biology: Cell Defense: The Plasma Membrane
Learn all about cell membranes in this game. Build a plasma membrane and learn about the membrane's functions. Identify the parts of a membrane, and learn how diffusion, transport, and osmosis work in cells. Includes a worksheet that can...
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Cells: The Structural and Functional Units of Life: Lesson 1
This lesson will illustrate the structure and function of the cell. It is 1 of 4 in the series titled "Cells: The Structural and Functional Units of Life."
BiologyWise
Biology Wise: Facts About the Cell Nucleus
Discusses the discovery of the cell nucleus, its location, size, structure, composition, and functions.
BioMan Biology
Bio Man Biology: Cell Quizzes
Two multiple-choice quizzes about cells. The first is on cell theory, basic information about cells, and cell types. The second is on cell structures and functions.
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.
BioMan Biology
Bio Man Biology: Cell Explorer: The Animal Cell
Game on the structures and functions of animal cells.
University of Hamburg
University of Hamburg: The Cell Wall
This site provides a description of primary and secondary cell wall. Includes an image of cell wall structure.
Biology 4 kids
Biology4 Kids: Cell Structure
Informational, illustrated site covers the basics of cell structures and various cell types.
Ohio State University
Ohio State University: Cell Membranes
Diagrams and animations help you understand the basics of cell membrane structure and function.
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.
Other
Teachers First: Cell Parts Activity
Teacher lesson plan on cell organelles description and function using advertising.
ibiblio
Ibiblio: Virtual Cell Web Page
A teacher- and student-contributed website of 3-D models and explanations of cell structures.
Ohio State University
Ohio State University: Plant Cells
Use this informative essay and these great illustrations to learn how plant cells are different from animal cells.
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: What's in a Cell?
This lesson focuses on the function of organelles through technology integration. The students will identify the various organelles by using an electronic game. Then, they will construct a Prezi (online presentation) and present their...
City University of New York
Exploring Life@bi Odot Edu: Cell Theory
Essay on the history of our knowledge of cells and the development of the cell theory.
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.
Other
Biology Guide: Molecules, Cells, and Systems
Students learn about molecules, cells, and systems. Some topics investigated in the tutorial are cell types, enzymes, plasma membranes, and the heart.
McGraw Hill
Glencoe Biology: Cellular Structure and Function: Test Practice
Twenty multiple choice questions about cellular structure and function. After submitting answers, students can review any missed material.
McGraw Hill
Glencoe Biology: Cellular Structure and Function: Test Practice
Try these fifteen self-checking quiz questions over cellular structure and function. Click on hints to see information about each question.
BBC
Bbc: Gcse Bitesize: Mitosis and Cell Specialization
This lesson focuses on cell specialization. This cell must divide to produce a multi-cellular organism. It must also differentiate, so that its cells develop features that enable them to fulfil specific roles. Links are provided to a...
PBS
Pbs Teachers: Changing Your Mind: Nerve Cell Infomercials
Build nerve cell models in cooperative groups, and articulate the structure and function of nerve cells to explore the nervous system. Describe specific elements of human physiology by "advertising" the nervous system in nerve cell...
BiologyWise
Biology Wise: Peripheral and Integral Membrane Proteins
Discusses the structure of a cell membrane, the role of membrane proteins, and the differences between integral membrane proteins and peripheral membrane proteins as regards to their functions, location, and relationship with the...
Soft Schools
Soft Schools: Cellular and Molecular Biology : Cell Processes Quiz
Take this interactive, multiple-choice quiz over the biochemical processes of life, then review your score and any missed questions at the end.
Soft Schools
Soft Schools: Cellular Functions of Organic Compounds Quiz
Take an interactive quiz over organic compounds. After completing the quiz, check your score, and then revisit any incorrect question for further review.