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National Science Foundation

National Science Foundation: A Tour of the Cell

For Students 9th - 10th
Imagine having a microscopic camera so small that you could travel inside a cell. This interactive site allows you to do just that. Click on any one of eight individual parts of the cell--cell membrane, nucleus, DNA, RNA, ribosome,...
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Biology: Structure of a Cell: Introduction to Eukaryotic Cells

For Students 9th - 10th
An article reviewing the structure of eukaryotic cells. Learn how the cells have a nucleus, organelles, and chromosomes.
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Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory

Berkeley Lab: Sub Nucleonic Structure and the Modern Picture of a Nucleus

For Students 9th - 10th
A simple explanation of the structures theoretically found within protons and neutrons. The resource consists of pictures and links to additional resources.
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Vision Learning

Visionlearning: Structure of Plant Cells

For Students 9th - 10th
An interactive plant cell that presents labels and definitions of the different cell parts when selected.
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Discovery of the Electron and Nucleus

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about Thomson's cathode ray experiment and the plum pudding model and Rutherford's gold foil experiment.
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Biology: Cell Nucleus

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Covers the structure and function of the nucleus.
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Biology: Cell Nucleus

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Covers the structure and function of the nucleus.
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Nucleus and Ribosomes

For Students 9th - 10th
Discussion in detail of the structure and function of the nucleus and ribosomes of a cell and how they work together in the production of proteins.
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Upper Canada District School Board

Tom Stretton's Chemistry Pages: The Nucleus

For Students 9th - 10th
This online slide show presents the basic ideas behind the structure of the atomic nucleus.
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City University of New York

The World of Cells: Nucleus

For Students 9th - 10th
A good description of the structure and function of the nucleus.
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Cell Nucleus

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Covers the structure and function of the nucleus. Students will learn about the structures associated with the nucleus like the nuclear envelop, the nucleolus,...
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Untamed Science

Untamed Science: Biology: Cell Biology

For Students 9th - 10th
Make learning about cells fun and easy with a collection of short video clips about cellular biology. Find out about the structure and function of the main organelles inside an animal cell.
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Nobel Media AB

The Nobel Prize: Structure of Matter

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides an illustrated and animated story that seeks to answer several questions. What are atoms made of? What is keeping a nucleus intact? What happens if you try to separate two quarks? Are quarks fundamental?
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Concord Consortium

Concord Consortium: Structure of an Atom

For Students 9th - 10th
Observe the probable location of electrons around an atom. Trace the electrons over time to draw conclusions about where electrons are likely to be found around an atom's nucleus. How does the trace pattern relate to the electron cloud...
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Florida State University

Florida State University: Molecular Expressions Cell Biology: Animal Cell Structure

For Students 9th - 10th
Site highlights the various features of an animal cell. Presents users with a colorful diagram depicting the anatomy of the animal cell. Provides links to obtain more detailed information about the various components found in animal cells.
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Life Science: 2.6 Nucleus

For Students 9th - 10th
Discover the structure and function of the nucleus of the cell.
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Vision Learning

Visionlearning: Structure of Animal Cells

For Students 9th - 10th
Interactive illustration displays the organelles of an animal cell and their functions.
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BiologyWise

Biology Wise: A Labeled Diagram of the Animal Cell and Its Organelles

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

Ted: Ted Ed: The Operating System of Life

For Students 9th - 10th
Cells are almost like tiny factories run by robots, with the nucleus, DNA, proteins, lipids, and vitamins and minerals all playing critical roles. George Zaidan and Charles Morton lay out the blueprint of a cell and explain how...
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Museum of Science

The Atoms Family: Spectroscope of an Atom

For Students 9th - 10th
"The Phantom has provided you with a simulated spectroscopy of an Atom! Amuse the Phantom by observing the spectroscope and you'll learn more about the Atom." Observe and review the structure of the atom.
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Nobel Media AB

The Nobel Prize: Structure of Matter: Can Quarks Be Seen?

For Students 11th - 12th
Learn about an experiment that allowed quarks to be seen within the nucleus! This reference page will help you understand how you can see a quark.
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Florida State University

Florida State University: Molecular Expressions: Introdution to Cell and Virus Structure

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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BBC

Bbc: Gcse Bitesize: Atomic Structure

For Students 9th - 10th
This lesson focuses on the structure of atoms. All substances are made from atoms. Each atom is made of a nucleus - containing protons and neutrons - surrounded by electrons. It provides a link to an assessment.
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Math Science Nucleus

Math:science Nucleus:identifying Bones of the Body (Lab)

For Students 9th - 10th
A nice site which provides descriptions of each of the bones that make up our skeletal system. Then there is a lab activity for students to complete in which they build a skeletal system and describe the structure/function of each bone...