Bio Topics
Bio Topics: Cell Structure
A reference site exploring cell structure. Learn about the structures and functions of the major organelles of the cell. Also included are research questions to better understand the cell.
BiologyWise
Biology Wise: A Brief Comparison of Plant Cell vs. Animal Cell
Presents labeled illustrations of a plant cell and an animal cell which demonstrate the parts that are common and different. This is followed by a discussion of their similarities and then of their differences.
BiologyWise
Biology Wise: Diagram of Plant Cell and Functions of Its Organelles
Provides a labeled diagram of a plant cell and descriptions of the characteristics and functions of many of its organelles.
Cells Alive
Eucaryotic Cell Interactive Animation
Explore plant and animal cells with this interactive site. Explanations are provided for each cell organelle.
BiologyWise
Biology Wise: Similarities Between Plant and Animal Cells
Presents labeled illustrations of a plant cell and an animal cell which demonstrate the parts that are common and different. Next is a table listing cell organelles and stating whether each is present or absent in a plant or animal cell....
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: Those Cells Look Good Enough to Eat.
This is a student led activity utilizing visualization and association to memorize the parts of animal and plant cells. Students will work cooperatively to develop drawings to connect the parts of cells to one of their favorite things:...
Cells Alive
Cells Alive!: Plant Cell or Animal Cell
Take a peek inside a plant or animal cell, and examine the structure and function of each organelle.
Utah State Office of Education
Utah Science: Introducing Cells!
Get to know cells, what they create, how to identify them, and how to tell whether they belong to a plant or an animal. Several activities
City University of New York
Cell Biology: Vacuoles
This site is an informative explanation from the Brooklyn College of the structure and function of vacuoles in plant cells.
BiologyWise
Biology Wise: Plant Cell Organelles
Explains how plant and animal cells are different and describes the organelles in a plant cell.
BiologyWise
Biology Wise: Tips on How to Make a 3 D Plant Cell Model
Describes the steps in how to make a model of a plant cell using clay and simple materials found at home. Suggestions for variations are also given.
University of Washington
Genome Sciences Education Outreach: Amazing Cells [Pdf]
Multi-activity learning module in which students engage in learning about plant and animal cells through the use of microscopes.
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.
University of Kansas Medical Center
University of Kansas Medical Center: Cell Structure
Discover microscopic images of various eukaryotic cells, both plant and animal.
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: Cells
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...
Beacon Learning Center
Beacon Learning Center: Discovery Lab: Mixed Up Cells
Professor Mill Ennium invites users into the Discovery Lab where they run across a box of cells and have to use the clues to figure out whether they are plant or animal cells.
Ohio State University
Ohio State University: Plant Cell Division and Cell Walls
A useful review of plant meristems, growth and cell wall construction. Good illustrations make for easy to understand information.
BiologyWise
Biology Wise: Structure and Functions of the Animal Cell
Explains how an animal cell differs from a plant cell and describes the many parts of an animal cell and their functions.
Curated OER
Science Kids: Science Images: Plant Cell Structure Diagram
Learn about the structure of a typical plant cell with this informative diagram. The diagram lists important parts such as the nucleus, cytoplasm, leukoplast, cell wall, chloroplast and ribosomes.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Biology for Kids: Plant Cell Chloroplasts
Study the plant cell chloroplasts in the science of biology including their function, structure, and how they help make energy through the process of photosynthesis on this site.
Biology 4 kids
Biology4 Kids: Cell Wall What's It For?
A brief article which describes and illustrates the structure and function of cell walls in plant cells.
BiologyWise
Biology Wise: Chloroplast: Structure and Function
The structure and functions of chloroplasts are described in detail here.
My Science Site
Life Systems: Cells, Tissues, Organs
Extensive site for teachers provides some helpful resources that pertain to plant and animal cells. Includes a microscope diagram as well as plant, animal and pond labs. Also contains links to structures and mechanisms, matter and...
Other
Stuttgard High School: Plant Structure & Function
Site features high school-level comprehensive info on the structure and function of seed plants organized into shoot and root systems. While presented with lots of detail, clear illustrations and animations help make sense of the parts...