Visual Learning Systems
Understanding Common Cell Parts
This video provides an introduction to cells and their structures. It explains that cells are too small to be seen with the naked eye and that the cell membrane holds the cell together while controlling the movement of materials. It also...
Ancient Lights Media
The Biological Effects of Tonicity
Osmosis Set: 2. This clip examines tonicity: the effect of various concentrations of solute molecules and plant cells.
Ancient Lights Media
Cells - Plasma Membrane
Cell Structure and Function Set: 11. This clip examines the structure and function of the plasma or cell membrane.
FuseSchool
BIOLOGY - Cells - Diffusion and Osmosis
In this video we are going to discover how cells take in useful substances and remove waste using three methods of transportation: diffusion, osmosis and then in the second part we will look at active transport. The exchange of materials...
FuseSchool
Fluid mosaic model
We each have between 30 and 40 trillion cells in our body. With each cell containing our DNA, special cell machinery and the nutrients to keep our cells and us alive. But you may not have given much thought for the special protective...
CTE Skills
HST-AP - Anatomy & Physiology of the Human Cell
The Anatomy (Structure) and Physiology (Functions) of the human cell. The human cell has an outer protective cover called the cell membrane. A semifluid called cytoplasm is contained within the membrane. The structures that make up the...
Ancient Lights Media
Understanding Osmosis & Diffusion
Osmosis Set: 1. This clip offers an overview of diffusion and osmosis.
FuseSchool
BIOLOGY - Cells - Introduction to Cells
All living organisms are made up of cells - they are the basic building blocks of life. There are two important categories of cells: plant cells and animal cells. In this video we look at animal cells in more detail. Animal cells are the...
Ancient Lights Media
Cells - Overview & Introduction
Cell Structure and Function Set: 1. This clip introduces the cell as the basic block of life: Basic cell structure in prokaryotes and eukaryotes is described.
Visual Learning Systems
The Cell: Organization of the Cell
Students will learn about the discovery of cells, the development of the cell theory, and the differences between animal cells and plant cells, Animations illustrate the different parts of a cell. Other terminology includes: organelles,...
Getty Images
Dark Field image of strands of filamentous algae
Dark Field image of strands of filamentous algae
Getty Images
Fish in an artificial pond made of polyethylene film.
Fish in an artificial pond made of polyethylene film.
Curated Video
Nanoknife treatment for cancer patients
An experimental procedure is being used on cancer patients who have exhausted all conventional forms of treatment.
The Nanoknife uses electricity to help destroy cancer in soft tissue, without harming other organs.
The procedure is...
Curated OER
A Tour of the Cell
The differences between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells are explained and the parts of each are highlighted. Discover the major organelles found in an animal cell and each of their functions. Paul Andersen does an excellent job once...
Curated OER
Plant and Animal Cell Overview: The Basics
George Wolfe explains the parts of a eukaryotic cell very energetically. Surface area and volume are reviewed in order to show that a giant amoeba could not exist. Show your junior high or high school class this video to begin talking...
Curated OER
Video on Cells
Cellular transport and activity are highlighted with vivid images taken by a microscope. Some animation and other footage is shown as well to discuss the inner workings of a cell. Begin your biology class with this introduction to cells.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Nucleus, Cytoplasm, Membrane
Explore the form and function of three of the most important cell parts -- the nucleus, cytoplasm, and membrane -- in this video segment adapted from Carolina Biological Supply's "An Introduction to the Living Cell". [3:47]
Eastern Kentucky University
Eastern Kentucky University: Human Physiology: Cell Structure and Function
Extensive biology course material on cell structure and function, that is enriched with videos and images to demonstrate the processes being explained.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Membranes and Transport: Fluid Mosaic Model of Cell Membranes
Learn all about the complex components of the cell membrane in this video lecture. Understand how the components of the phospholipid bilayer allows the cell membrane to be modeled by a fluid mosaic model. [8:47]
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Passive Transport and Selective Permeability
Learn about the transport of molecules across the cell membrane in this video. Video discusses passive transport, like diffusion, across a selectively permeable membrane. [6:59]
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Plant Cell Walls
Video lesson focuses on the structure of plant cell walls. [7:42]
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Cell Membrane Introduction
Learn about how phospholipids form the cell membrane, and what types of molecules can passively diffuse through the membrane. [8:52]
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Cell Membrane Proteins
This Khan Academy tutorial will enrich study on the different types of proteins that exist on the cell membrane. [8:11]