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University of Utah

University of Utah: Genetic Science Learning Center: The Evolution of the Cell

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about the endosymbiotic theory. This theory explains the evolution of cells from a mitochondria and chloroplast working together in a symbiotic relationship to the current cell structure.
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BiologyWise

Biology Wise: A Labeled Diagram of the Animal Cell and Its Organelles

For Students 9th - 10th
The parts of an animal cell are presented with descriptions of each of its organelles.
Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Biology: Plant Cell Structures

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] An overview of special structures found in plant cells.
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Basic Characteristics of the Cell

For Students 9th - 10th
Practice multiple choice questions about basic characteristics of the cell.
Unit Plan
OpenStax

Open Stax: Cytoplasm and Cellular Organelles

For Students 9th - 10th
The organelles and cytosol, taken together, comprise a cell's cytoplasm. This interactive site provides information regarding cytoplasm and cellular organelles.
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Biology: Structure of a Cell: Introduction to Eukaryotic Cells

For Students 9th - 10th
An article reviewing the structure of eukaryotic cells. Learn how the cells have a nucleus, organelles, and chromosomes.
Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Life Science: Organelles

For Students 6th - 8th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] All organelles are found in eukaryotic cells, while most are not found in prokaryotic cells. Learn more about organelles in this learning module produced by CK-12.
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Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Mit: Open Course Ware: Courses: Biology: Cell Biology

For Teachers 9th - 10th
College-level course highlighting the biology of cells of higher organisms. Course topics include cellular membranes and organelles; cell growth and oncogenic transformation; transport, receptors, and cell signaling; the cytoskeleton,...
Interactive
Cells Alive

Cells Alive: Plant and Animal Cell

For Students 5th - 9th
Investigate plant and animal cells by clicking on the different organelles to learn how their structure affects the function of the cell.
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BiologyWise

Biology Wise: Basic Unit of Life: Plant Cell Structure and Functions

For Students 9th - 10th
Describes the three types of plant cells and their differences, and the structures within a plant cell and their functions.
Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Life Science: Plant Cell Structures

For Students 7th - 8th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Even though plants and animals are both eukaryotes, plant cells differ in some ways from animal cells. Plant cells have a large central vacuole, are surrounded by a...
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ArtsNow

Arts Now Learning: Cell Talk [Pdf]

For Teachers 5th
In this instructional activity, 5th graders will examine cell diagrams, then use their body, voice, and movement to become a particular part of a cell. Next, they work in pairs to create a dialogue between the different parts of the...
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BiologyWise

Biology Wise: Structure and Functions of the Animal Cell

For Students 9th - 10th
Explains how an animal cell differs from a plant cell and describes the many parts of an animal cell and their functions.
Unit Plan
Sophia Learning

Sophia: Cell Introduction

For Students 6th - 8th
This lesson will introduce the cell's structure and function.
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ArtsNow

Arts Now Learning: Celebrate Cells [Pdf]

For Teachers 5th
In this lesson plan, 5th graders will personify the parts of the cell physically and vocally.
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Open Curriculum

Open Curriculum: Cell Structures

For Students 9th - 10th
An illustrated overview of the structure and function of the cell and its structures.
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ArtsNow

Arts Now Learning: Dancing Cells [Pdf]

For Teachers 5th
This activity will challenge students to create dances to represent the different parts of a cell.
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Biology 4 kids

Biology4 Kids: Vacuoles Storage Bins to the Cells

For Students 3rd - 8th
Why does a plant stand up on its own? Find out with this brief tutorial about the vacuoles in cells.
PPT
Sophia Learning

Sophia: Cells: The Structural and Functional Units of Life: Lesson 1

For Students 9th - 10th
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."
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BiologyWise

Biology Wise: Facts About the Cell Nucleus

For Students 9th - 10th
Discusses the discovery of the cell nucleus, its location, size, structure, composition, and functions.
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Alabama Learning Exchange

Alex: Cells

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students will research prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells. The students will then research plant and animal cells, comparing and contrasting the two. Students will also research the major organelles and the function of each. Students will...
Interactive
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College

Serc: Virtual Cell

For Students 9th - 10th
An online video game where players take control of a tiny virtual submarine that explores plant and animal cells from the inside! Players learn about organelles, respiration, and photosynthesis.
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Palomar Community College District

Wayne's Word: Comparison of Plant and Animal Cells

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
Interactive
BioMan Biology

Bio Man Biology: Cell Explorer: The Animal Cell

For Students 9th - 10th
Game on the structures and functions of animal cells.

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