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Other

Cytochemistry: Lysosomes and Peroxisomes

For Students 9th - 10th
This site tells what lysosomes are and what their functions are. Also, the site discusses how the Golgi complex sorts lysosomal enzymes.
Unit Plan
Sophia Learning

Sophia: Cytoplasm: Lesson 2

For Students 9th - 10th
This lesson will discuss the structure and function of the cytoplasm. It is 2 of 5 in the series titled "Cytoplasm."
PPT
Sophia Learning

Sophia: Cytoskeleton: Lesson 3

For Students 9th - 10th
This lesson will discuss the structure and function of the cytoskeleton. It is 3 of 4 in the series titled "Cytoskeleton."
PPT
Sophia Learning

Sophia: Central Vacuole: Lesson 4

For Students 9th - 10th
This lesson will discuss the structure and function of the central vacuole. It is 4 of 4 in the series titled "Central Vacuole."
PPT
Sophia Learning

Sophia: Centrioles: Lesson 3

For Students 9th - 10th
This lesson will discuss the structure and function of the centrioles. It is 3 of 4 in the series titled "Centrioles."
Unit Plan
Sophia Learning

Sophia: Centrioles: Lesson 4

For Students 9th - 10th
This lesson will discuss the structure and function of the centrioles. It is 4 of 4 in the series titled "Centrioles."
Handout
McGraw Hill

Mc Graw Hill: Epithelial Tissue

For Students 9th - 10th
The structure and function of epithelial tissues and basements membranes are explained in this concise site.
Handout
Biology 4 kids

Biology4 Kids: Peroxisomes Another Enzyme Package

For Students 3rd - 8th
A short, informational article which explains the structure and function of peroxisomes inside a cell.
Website
Enchanted Learning

Enchanted Learning: The Brain

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about the brain, spinal cord, and brain cells at this thorough yet easy to read site. Simple sentence construction is used to explain the structure and function of this body system. A glossary is just a click away to explain...
Website
Enchanted Learning

Enchanted Learning: The Brain

For Students 3rd - 8th
Learn about the brain, spinal cord, and brain cells at this thorough yet easy to read site. Simple sentence construction is used to explain the structure and function of this body system. A glossary is just a click away to explain...
Graphic
Curated OER

Hanover College: Neural Structure Quiz

For Students 9th - 10th
Excellent site to review what you know. You're given a labeled diagram of a neuron and you must identify the parts. Good Luck!
Activity
Educaplus (Jesús Peñas Cano)

Educaplus: Celula Vegetal [In Spanish]

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn the parts and function of a plant cell.
Unit Plan
Sophia Learning

Sophia: Organelles: Lesson 2

For Students 9th - 10th
This lesson will give a general overview of how organelles help a cell function and will explain the importance of organelles in increasing surface area to volume ratios. It is 2 of 3 in the series titled "Organelles."
Unit Plan
Sophia Learning

Sophia: Organelles: Lesson 3

For Students 9th - 10th
This lesson will give a general overview of how organelles help a cell function and will explain the importance of organelles in increasing surface area to volume ratios. It is 3 of 3 in the series titled "Organelles."
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Other

Guam: Phylum Platyhelminthes, or Flatworms

For Students 9th - 10th
High school level description of the phylum Platyhelminthes, or flatworms, including characteristics, reproduction, and class.
Activity
BiologyWise

Biology Wise: How to Make a 3 D Dna Model Project

For Students 9th - 10th
Describes the steps for how to make a model of DNA using colored polymer clay and wire. Students will gain a good understanding of the structure of DNA by doing this project.
Handout
BiologyWise

Biology Wise: The Smooth Endoplasmic Reticulum and Its Function

For Students 9th - 10th
The difference between the smooth and the rough endoplasmic reticula is described, as well as the functions of the smooth endoplasmic reticulum. These functions include the synthesis of carbohydrates and lipids, protein transport, and...
Handout
BiologyWise

Biology Wise: Process of Spermatogenesis Explained

For Students 9th - 10th
Describes how sperm cells are formed through the process of spermatogenesis and some factors that can negatively affect sperm formation.
Handout
US Department of Agriculture

United States Department of Agriculture: Ultrastructure of Esophagus

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from the US Department of Agriculture provides brief notes on the structure of the esophagus and cell bodies of juvenile roundworms.
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Curated OER

3 D Cells

For Students 9th - 10th
A brief animation and a more detailed navigation of a cell and it's structure can be found here. Each part is labeled and some are animated.
eBook
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Life Science: 2.7 Organelles

For Students 9th - 10th
Discover the organelles of a cell, and how their structure contributes to the cell's function.
Activity
Texas Instruments

Texas Instruments: Organelles

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This activity on cell organelles is designed to assess general knowledge of the various important structures in the cell and their functions.
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Curated OER

The World of Cells: Mitochondria

For Students 9th - 10th
Check this out if you want only the basic information on structure and function of mitochondria. It is accurate, but not too detailed.
Handout
York University

York University: How Neurons Talk to Each Other

For Students 9th - 10th
York University provides a good site on the physiology of nerve transmission. Embedded vocabulary help is available if you need it.