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Cartage.org: A Typical Plant Cell
This interactive resource provides a large clickable-map graphic of a plant cell. Simply click on the cell part and you are provided with a thorough explanation of nucleus or organelle.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Biology: Plant Cell Structures
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] An overview of special structures found in plant cells.
Cells Alive
Eucaryotic Cell Interactive Animation
Explore plant and animal cells with this interactive site. Explanations are provided for each cell organelle.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Biology: Plant Cell Structures
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] An overview of special structures found in plant cells.
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College
Serc: Animal and Plant Cell Models and Cell Tour Given to Life Science Students
A biology class is divided into two groups: one an animal cell, and the other one, a plant cell. They are given a list of cell organelles to research and construct in their 9 M X 9 M model. Students must organize and assign duties,...
PurposeGames
Purpose Games: The Plant Cell
Take this 13 question quiz to test your knowledge of the parts of a plant cell. Know vocabulary such as nucleus, chloroplast, and ribosome.
Texas Instruments
Texas Instruments: Cell Structure/function
This StudyCards stack enables students to review information about the organelles of eukaryotic plant cell. They are tested on their ability to describe the structure, location, and function of different cell organelles.
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.
Bio Topics
Bio Topics: Plant Cell Structure
Learn about the plant cell structure with this reference article. Article explores the extra features found in plant cells and includes diagrams of cell structures.
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College
Serc: Comparing the Simple Structure of Plant and Animal Cells
Students use guided scientific observation using a collection of models, visual material, and microscope slides to identify cell organelles. Then they demonstrate their understanding of the parts/characteristics of cells by identifying...
SMART Technologies
Smart: Plant vs. Animal Cells
Students discover the similarities and differences in organelles within plant vs. animal cells with this online lesson. Start out by engaging students with a hook via Shout It Out! and use Handouts, a Workspace, Label Reveals, and a Rank...
Palomar Community College District
Wayne's Word: Comparison of Plant and Animal Cells
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.
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...
National Health Museum
Access Excellence: Travel Brochure for a Cell
This activity offers an alternative to cell models to help the students to understand cells and their functions. Students are required to produce a travel brochure that describes a plant or animal cell as if it were a large exhibit or...
Cells Alive
Cells Alive: Plant and Animal Cell
Investigate plant and animal cells by clicking on the different organelles to learn how their structure affects the function of the cell.
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Chloroplast
Wikipedia provides excellent information on chloroplasts, organelles found in plant cells and eukaryotic algae which conduct photosynthesis.
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College
Serc: Virtual Cell
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.
My Science Site
Bj's Science: Cells: Teacher Information [Pdf]
Reference information about the study of cells. Includes a chart comparing plant and animal cells and one examining the structure of a cell.
McGraw Hill
The Mc Graw Hill Companies: Eukaryotic Cells
This site provides a brief explanation of what a eukaryotic cell is along with detailed picture of a plant and animal cell.
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Central Vacuole: Lesson 4
This lesson will discuss the structure and function of the central vacuole. It is 4 of 4 in the series titled "Central Vacuole."