Colorado State University
Colorado State University: Gross and Microscopic Anatomy of the Stomach
Describes the human stomach in terms of its structural components.
Other
California State University: Biology Labs Online: Hemoglobin Lab
A set of virtual experiment assignments where students investigate the biochemistry of hemoglobin and the role it plays in the functioning of human red blood cells. Includes background information, glossary, online notebook, and...
Open Curriculum
Open Curriculum: The Skeletal System
After studying this article, students will be able to identify the functions and structure of bones, types of bones, bone development, parts of bones, types of joints, and bone disorders.
Georgia Department of Education
Ga Virtual Learning: Biology: Taxonomy
In this multi-media module students derive the relationship between single-celled and multi-celled organisms and the increasing complexity of systems.
OpenStax
Open Stax: Anatomy and Physiology: Male Reproductive System
Students learn about the structure and function of the organs of the male reproductive system.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Episd: Organization of the Human Body
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] From basic cells to tissue to organ systems, identify and understand the structures and functions of the human body's organization.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Phospholipid Bilayers
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Tutorial describes the detailed structure and function of the plasma membrane, explains semipermeability, and summarizes the structure of a phospholipid.
National Cancer Institute at the National Institutes of Health
Seer Training Modules: Introduction to the Lymphatic System
Self-guided learning activity where students learn about the structure and function of the human lymphatic system. There is a short quiz at the end of the lesson to check for understanding.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Membrane Proteins
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Activity explores proteins in the plasma membrane describing their structure and function. The Fluid Mosaic Model is also summarized.
Georgia Department of Education
Ga Virtual Learning: Ap Biology: Animals
This unit focuses on the unique structure and function of both invertebrate and vertebrate animals. Students review their understanding of animal diversity, and take a closer look at the various organ systems found in the animal kingdom.
TeachEngineering
Teach Engineering: Highlighting the Neuron
In this activity on the brain's neural networks, students investigate the structure and function of the neuron. They discover ways in which engineers apply this knowledge to the development of devices that can activate neurons. Includes...
National Cancer Institute at the National Institutes of Health
Seer Training Modules: Introduction to the Nervous System
Self-guided learning activity where students learn about the structure and function of the human nervous system. There is a short quiz at the end of the lesson to check for understanding.
National Cancer Institute at the National Institutes of Health
Seer Training Modules: Introduction to the Reproductive System
Self-guided learning activity where students learn about the structure and function of the male and female reproductive systems. There is a short quiz at the end of the lesson to check for understanding.
BiologyWise
Biology Wise: Rough Endoplasmic Reticulum
The endoplasmic reticulum is found in eukaryotic cells and has three layers. Proteins are synthesized in the rough endoplasmic reticulum and its structure and functions are described here.
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Organelles: Lesson 2
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."
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Organelles: Lesson 3
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."
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Lysosome: Lesson 2
This lesson will discuss the structure and function of the lysosome. It is 2 of 4 in the series titled "Lysosome."
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Lysosome: Lesson 3
This lesson will discuss the structure and function of the lysosome. It is 3 of 4 in the series titled "Lysosome."
Educaplus (Jesús Peñas Cano)
Educaplus: Celula Vegetal [In Spanish]
Learn the parts and function of a plant cell.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Life Science: 11.41 Nerve Impulse
Understand the structure and function of a nerve cell, and how messages are transmitted throughout the human body.
University of Washington
University of Washington: Types of Neurons
A good straightforward presentation of the different forms of neurons based on function. Includes easy to read graphics on the subject.
Georgia Department of Education
Ga Virtual Learning: Biology: The Study of Life
A learning module where students analyze the relationships between the structures and functions of cells, tissues, organs to carry out all of the requisite characteristics of life. They also describe the scope of biological study and...
BiologyWise
Biology Wise: What Is the Nucleolus?
The characteristics, structure, and functions of the nucleolus are described.
NBC
Live Science: Your Brain Remembers What You Forget
The brain functions in ways that many researchers often fail to understand. This particular article reveals recent discoveries regarding research conducted on memory. An interactive feature is also posted on this site. Information is...