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Plant and Animal Cell Structure
Seventh graders identify the different parts and functions of the cell. In this biology lesson, 7th graders make a labelled diagram of either a plant or animal cell. They write a story about it.
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How Cells Reproduce
Pupils construct a mitosis flip book. In this biology instructional activity, students describe the different stages of mitosis. They discuss the importance of cell reproduction.
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Cell Structure and Function
Students compare the organelles present in plant and animal cells. In this biology instructional activity, students create an analogy to easily remember their assigned organelles. They also research their function and write a creative...
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Cell Community
Seventh graders use technology to review cell structure and function. In this cells less, 7th graders review the parts and functions of a cell, and use photography/video and PowerPoint to enhance their explorations.
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What Sticks Can Make You Sick
High schoolers study adhesins and their receptors. In this science inquiry lesson plan students experiment to find adherence and use agglutination to identify adhesins.Â
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What Happens When A Cell Divides?
Students investigate the cycle of mitosis. In this biology lesson, students discuss the different stages of mitosis through cell reproduction. They further their investigation through laboratory analysis.
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Cells Acrostic Poem
In this cells poem learning exercise, students write an acrostic poem about cells. Students use the letters CELLS to begin each line of poetry that tells something about cells.
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How Organisms Respond to Changes in their Environment
Students observe the reaction of living cells to mechanical and chemical stimuli by introducing different stimuli to an organism under a microscope and recording the response.
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Cells
Students learn about cells. In this cells lesson plan, students take several days to learn about plant and animal cells and make their own edible cells with a cookie and icing.
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Cell Code
In this cell worksheet, students use the code to find out the other name for a nerve cell. Students write the letter that matches the pictures in the space above each picture.
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Reading Comprehension Worksheet: Cells
In this cell worksheet, students read a short passage about simple cells or ground cells found in stems and leaves of plants. Students then answer four questions about the text.
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Drawing an Animal Cell
In this animal cell structure learning exercise, students draw an animal cell. Students then draw and label all of the cell parts listed in the word box. Students identify each part by coloring it the color in indicated in the box.
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If I Was A ...? Worksheet
In this cells worksheet, students complete a chart in which they choose one organelle from a cell. Students pretend they are this organelle as they answer 5 essay questions. There is a word that is incorrect on the page: "who's" should...
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Cells and Tissues Word Search Puzzle
In this biology learning exercise, students look for the words that are related to the theme of the learning exercise. They also work on the skills of spelling and word recognition.
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Specialized Cells Word Search Puzzle
In this science worksheet, students look for the words that are part of the word search puzzle that is focused around the theme of the sheet.
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Freshman Cell Test Word Search Puzzle
In this biology worksheet, students look for the words in the puzzle that are related to the theme of the cell. Spelling skills are worked on.
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Cells
In this literacy worksheet, students use context clues and the word bank in order to complete the reading passage with the right word choices.
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Med Lab 1 Word Search Puzzle
In this science worksheet, students find the words that are related to the concept that is the theme of the word search puzzle.
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Live Well Now to Live Longer Later
Ninth graders select a topic to research, completing the sentence, "Are the effects of _______ really that detrimental to one's health?" They record information in a journal, including sources of information. Students work in groups with...
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Cells
Young scholars are introduced to the life cycle of a cell. In groups, they identify and describe the function of organelles. They compare and contrast the differences and similarities between plant and animal cells as well. They complete...
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Is It Alive?
Eighth graders define the boundaries of living organisms. They determine what makes something a living organism and identify factors that constitute "living." Pupils write a conclusion about the evidence they found that yeast is alive...
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Cell Transformation in Tobacco Leaf Disks
Students review the basic principles of plant cell structure, tissue culture, sterile technique, and cell transformation. Next students complete a plant transformation experiment using whole plant material in order to view evidence of...
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Generation of Action Potentials in Nitella Giant Algal Cells
Learners observe cytoplasmic streaming in Nitella cells. They examine the conduction of a wave of depolarization across other membranes, such as the axons of neurons. Students predict the effects of sending a small electric current...
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The Journey of a Red Blood Cell
Fifth graders examine how a red blood cell travels throughout the body. Using a model, they follow the flow of blood throughout the entire body. They identify the functions of the lungs and discuss the difference of the blood entering...