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The Physics of Cell Phones

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students explain how cell phones work. In this physics lesson, students describe the advantages and advantages of having one. They identify the different parts of a cell phone.
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Cell Observation Exercise

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Learners take measurements of the distance between the objective and the slide when in focus with each objective. They determine the diameter of the field of view at each power in order to determine the size of the cells being observed.
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Cell City Analogy

For Students 8th - 11th
In this cell analogy learning exercise, students are given a story about a city that produced widgets. They compare this to a cell and identify the parts of the cell that are analogous to the parts of the city. They then create their own...
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Science Lessons for Grade 10

For Teachers 10th
Tenth graders identify the parts and functions of the cell. In this series of science lessons, 10th graders investigate crystal formation in covalent compounds. They investigate the factors affecting reaction rates.
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The Cell

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students study and identify the structures and functions of animal cells.
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Cell Pizza

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students identify parts and functions of microscope. Students watch video, Cells and Life about cell parts with actual pictures and actual cells. Students discuss video and identify parts of the cells that animals and plants have in...
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Cancer: A Crisis of the Cells

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Pupils analyze cancer data represented in graphs and charts. They describe the changes in cell structure and function as the result of cancer. They also examine phenomenas that are believed to cause cancer.
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Drawing a Plant Cell

For Students 5th - 6th
In this cell structures worksheet, students draw a plant cell. Students draw and label all of the parts listed in the word bank. Students then identify each part by coloring it the color indicated in the word box.
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Activity
Teach Engineering

Edible Algae Models

For Teachers 5th - 6th Standards
Sometimes it's okay to eat your science experiment. A hands-on activity has pupils create models for algae to learn about its cellular structure. The best part of the experiment? The resulting juice-filled gels are edible—yum!
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Worksheet
Biology Junction

Introduction to Biology Crossword

For Students 9th - 12th
In this introduction to biology, students complete a crossword puzzle with 22 questions. They identify common terminologies used in the study of biology.
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Driving Safety and Distractions

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers research process necessary to add local or state law limiting such driving distractions as cell phones or other technological devices, interview city leaders or legislators, research areas that already have such...
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Cell 7 Plant v Animal Cells

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Young scholars differentiate between plant and animal cells. They identify the structures central to plant cells. They complete a Venn Diagram listing the differences between animal and plant cells.
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Drawing an Animal Cell

For Students 5th - 6th
In this animal cell structure worksheet, students draw an animal cell. Students then draw and label all of the cell parts listed in the word box. Students identify each part by coloring it the color in indicated in the box.
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eBook
Open Oregon Educational Resources

General Biology I: Survey of Cellular Biology (Mt Hood Community College Biology 101)

For Students 11th - Higher Ed
From the scientific method to the function of a cell, the eBook has it all. A useful resource provides a free biology textbook with a focus on context. The text begins with an overview of the process of scientific inquiry and biology...
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The Day an Egg Solved the Mystery of the Cell

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Students conduct an experiment comparing human cells to chicken cells. In this cells lesson plan, students conduct an experiment to see how nutrition moves through cells and how to better take care of their bodies.
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Bacterium Cell Label Me!

For Students 5th - 6th
In this labeling a cross-section of a Bacterium cell worksheet, students use the glossary of Bacterium cell terms to help identify and label each cell part. Students label nine parts of the Bacterium cell.
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Cell Size Changes

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Learners examine the behavior of living cells treated with different types of stimuli. They watch an online movie, examine wet mount slides under a microscope, take an online quiz, and analyze data.
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Hands-on Cells

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Middle schoolers review the components of a cell and the differences between plant and animal cells by creating a three-dimensional model of each type of cell. In small groups, they use modeling clay and household object to construct...
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MAKING THREE DIMENSIONAL PLANT AND ANIMAL CELLS

For Teachers 7th - 11th
Students create two different cells, one plant and one animal.  In this plant and animal cell lesson students form groups and construct a part of a cell. Students then put them all together to form one plant or animal cell. 
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Cell Cookie Lesson Plan

For Teachers K - 12th
Students review the structure and fuctions of plant and animal cells. They use various types of materials such as sugar cookies and cake frosting for this lesson.
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Cell Cycle Duration

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students examine the cell cycle and how its duration can vary.  In this cells lesson students complete a worksheet and answer questions. 
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How Many Cells Are Born in a Day?

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Students predict the number of cells after a series of cell divisions.  In this cells instructional activity students create a graph of their results and create a patterned drawing. 
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Cell Division and Mitosis

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers identify each phase of mitosis and the main characteristics of each. Students prepare a microscope slide with onion root tip. High schoolers observe the cell division occurring in the cells and label the mitosis phases...
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Plant and Animal Cell Structure

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders identify the different parts and functions of the cell. In this biology lesson, 7th graders make a labelled diagram of either a plant or animal cell. They write a story about it.