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Biology Pages

Kimball's Biology Pages: Animal Cells

For Students 9th - 10th
A diagram of a labelled animal cell. Major structures of the animal cell have linked reference information about their structure and function.
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Cells Alive

Eucaryotic Cell Interactive Animation

For Students 9th - 10th
Explore plant and animal cells with this interactive site. Explanations are provided for each cell organelle.
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BiologyWise

Biology Wise: A Brief Comparison of Plant Cell vs. Animal Cell

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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BiologyWise

Biology Wise: Animal Cell Parts

For Students 9th - 10th
The parts of an animal cell are presented with short descriptions of each of its organelles.
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Other

Molecular and Cellular Biology Learning Ctr: Virtual Cell Animation Collection

For Students 9th - 10th
An extensive collection of detailed diagrams and animations showing the structure of cells and how they work.
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TeachEngineering

Teach Engineering: Cell Membrane Color Sheet and Build a Cell Membrane

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students color-code a schematic of a cell and its cell membrane structures. Then they complete the "Build-a-Membrane" activity found at http://learn.genetics.utah.edu. This reinforces their understanding of the structure and function of...
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University of Washington

Genome Sciences Education Outreach: Amazing Cells [Pdf]

For Students 5th - 7th
Multi-activity learning module in which students engage in learning about plant and animal cells through the use of microscopes.
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My Science Site

Life Systems: Cells, Tissues, Organs

For Students 9th - 10th
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...
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BBC

Bbc: Gcse Bitesize: Cell Structures

For Students 9th - 10th
Organisms are made of cells. Most organisms are multicellular and have cells that are specialised to do a particular job. Microscopes produce magnified images of cells so we can study them in detail. This lesson focuses on animal cells.
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Department of Defense

Do Dea: Biology: Unit 3: Cell Structure

For Students 9th - 10th
In this third unit of a Biology course, students learn about cells and cell structure. They compare prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells and learn about the specialized structures in a cell and what their functions are. They will also learn...
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Other

Biology Mad: Structure and Function of the Cell [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
This 11-page Biology course handout gives a detailed explanation of cell structure, supplemented by many illustrations.
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Other

Footprints Science: Plant and Animal Cells

For Students 9th - 10th
This site illustrates different parts of a plant and animal cell. The student may then drag and drop labels to the correct cell part.
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Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College

Serc: Animal and Plant Cell Models and Cell Tour Given to Life Science Students

For Students 9th - 10th
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,...
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Other

Eureka Science: Cells: Bacterial Cells

For Students 3rd - 8th
In story form, this site examines the similarities and differences among bacteria, plant cells, and animal cells. Drawings supplement the text for clarity purposes.
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Alabama Learning Exchange

Alex: Inside the Cell

For Teachers 9th - 10th
In this instructional activity, students learn the different kinds of cells including plant and animal cells. They also learn how to identify and name the organelles of eukaryotic cells.
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Alabama Learning Exchange

Alex: Edible Cell

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
As part of the study on Life Processes, the young scholars will watch a video clip at Cells Alive to see a model of the cell and its components. The students will use edible products to create an animal cell. Each product will represent...
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Alabama Learning Exchange

Alex: Cells

For Teachers 6th - 8th
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...
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Beacon Learning Center

Beacon Learning Center: Discovery Lab: Mixed Up Cells

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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BiologyWise

Biology Wise: Information About Animal Cells

For Students 9th - 10th
Explains the differences between eukaryotic and prokaryotic cells and presents a diverse set of facts about animal cells.
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BiologyWise

Biology Wise: Guide on How to Make an Animal Cell Model

For Students 9th - 10th
Describes the steps in how to make a model of an animal cell using simple materials.
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Cells Alive

Cells Alive!: Animal Cell Meiosis

For Students 9th - 10th
A brief description of the steps in meiosis is enhanced by animation. The animated portion can be played continuously or observed in a slide format.
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Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College

Serc: Comparing the Simple Structure of Plant and Animal Cells

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
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...
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Life Science: Plant Cell Structures

For Students 7th - 8th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Even though plants and animals are both eukaryotes, plant cells differ in some ways from animal cells. Plant cells have a large central vacuole, are surrounded by a...
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ClassFlow

Class Flow: Plant and Animal Cells

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart introduces students to the plant and animal cell.

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