Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Plasma Membrane and Cytoplasm
Article takes an in-depth look at the structure and function of the plasma membrane and cytoplasm of cells, the phospholipid bilayer, and microvilli.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Structure of the Plasma Membrane
Article takes a look at the different components (protein, lipid, cholesterol, and carbohydrate) of the plasma membrane, examining their roles, their diversity, and how they work together to make a secure boundary around the cell.
Vision Learning
Visionlearning: Cell Biology: Introduction to Biological Membranes
Explanation of complex and dynamic cell structures that are selective in regards to what is allowed to enter and exit cells.
Vision Learning
Vision Learning: Cells: Discovery and Basic Structure
This module focuses on cell structure and how the organelles function together to form the smallest unit of life. The cell theory is also discussed along with the basics features of the cell. Site also includes an interactive practice...
Vision Learning
Visionlearning: Cell Biology: Passive and Active Transporters
Explanation of cell membranes and the way selective materials may move through them.
City University of New York
The World of Cells: Plasma Membrane
This is a basic description of the structure of cell membranes. Site provides colorful pictures of each membrane.
Vision Learning
Visionlearning: Cell Biology: Absorption, Distribution, and Storage of Chemicals
Explanation of the different ways the chemicals or medicines may enter the body through cell membranes.
BioMan Biology
Bio Man Biology: Cell Defense: The Plasma Membrane
Learn all about cell membranes in this game. Build a plasma membrane and learn about the membrane's functions. Identify the parts of a membrane, and learn how diffusion, transport, and osmosis work in cells. Includes a worksheet that can...
Other
Biology Guide: Molecules, Cells, and Systems
Students learn about molecules, cells, and systems. Some topics investigated in the tutorial are cell types, enzymes, plasma membranes, and the heart.
Other
Teachers First: Cell Parts Activity
Teacher lesson plan on cell organelles description and function using advertising.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Cell Membrane: Just Passing Through
This interactive feature describes some of the most important structures and functions of the cell membrane.
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.
Enchanted Learning
Enchanted Learning: Plant Cell: Animal Cell Anatomy
This is a thorough site which contains a glossary of plant/animal cell anatomy terms. Diagrams of both cells are included along with worksheets to label.
Other
University of Cincinnati: Cells and Organelles
An in-depth discussion of the different parts of eukaryotic and prokaryotic cells as well as a thorough explanation of organelles within the cell. The text is better suited to high school and middle school. However, there is a picture of...
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Biology: Membrane Proteins
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Describes proteins in the plasma membrane.
Ohio State University
Ohio State University: Cell Membranes
Diagrams and animations help you understand the basics of cell membrane structure and function.
Florida State University
Florida State University: Molecular Expressions: Introdution to Cell and Virus Structure
This resource provides a detailed diagram of animal, bacterial and plant cells and viral structure. Also included are detailed drawings, with definitions, of each of the cellular organelles.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Biology: Common Parts of the Cell
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Describes four parts all cells have in common.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Common Parts of the Cell 1
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Online activity summarizes the cell theory, describes four parts all cells have in common, and the importance of the work of Robert Hooke and Anton van Leeuwenhoek.
Estrella Mountain Community College
Online Biology Book: Cells: Origins
Through full-color images and concise information, learn about the origin of cells. Discover some of the notable studies surrounding the history of life on Earth.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Life Science: Cell Membrane
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] All cells have a barrier around them that separates them from the environment and from other cells. This barrier is called the plasma membrane, or cell membrane....
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Biology: Prokaryote Structure
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Covers the common shapes and features of prokaryotic cells.
BiologyWise
Biology Wise: The Structure and Functions of the Cell Membrane
This resource describes the structure and functions of the cell membrane.