BiologyWise
Biology Wise: The Structure and Function of Ribosomes
Describes the structure of ribosomes and their function of synthesizing proteins within a cell.
BiologyWise
Biology Wise: Nuclear Membrane Function
Describes the structure and functions of the membrane surrounding a cell nucleus.
BiologyWise
Biology Wise: The Cell Wall Functions in Plants and Animal
Describes the composition and functions of cell walls in plants, algae, fungi, and bacteria.
BiologyWise
Biology Wise: Cytoplasm: The Functions of the Building Blocks of Life
Describes what cytoplasm is and its functions in regulating cellular processes.
BiologyWise
Biology Wise: Functions of the Plasma Membrane
Describes the structure and functions of a cell membrane.
Merriam-Webster
Merriam Webster: Dictionary Illustration: Cell
Labeled illustration of a plant and an animal cell and their parts.
PBS
Pbs Teachers: Scientific American: Never Say Die: How to Make a Nose
Investigate breakthroughs in stem cell research, and explore the structure and function of a DNA molecule. Create a model of a DNA from tagboard.
BiologyWise
Biology Wise: Functions of the Golgi Body
The characteristics and functions of the Golgi apparatus are described.
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Cell Wall: Lesson 2
This lesson will discuss the structure and function of a cell wall. It is 2 of 4 in the series titled "Cell Wall."
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Cell Wall: Lesson 4
This lesson will discuss the structure and function of a cell wall. It is 4 of 4 in the series titled "Cell Wall."
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Cell Wall: Lesson 3
This lesson will discuss the structure and function of a cell wall. It is 3 of 4 in the series titled "Cell Wall."
BiologyWise
Biology Wise: Mitochondria Functions
Describes the structure and functions of the mitochondria.
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Cell Membrane: Lesson 5
This lesson will discuss the structure and function of the cell membrane. It is 5 of 6 in the series titled "Cell Membrane."
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Cell Membrane: Lesson 6
This lesson will discuss the structure and function of the cell membrane. It is 6 of 6 in the series titled "Cell Membrane."
BiologyWise
Biology Wise: Facts and Functions of the Golgi Apparatus
The structure and functions of the Golgi apparatus are described. Includes a list of interesting facts.
BiologyWise
Biology Wise: Tips on How to Make a 3 D Plant Cell Model
Describes the steps in how to make a model of a plant cell using clay and simple materials found at home. Suggestions for variations are also given.
Other
Cytochemistry: Lysosomes and Peroxisomes
This site tells what lysosomes are and what their functions are. Also, the site discusses how the Golgi complex sorts lysosomal enzymes.
Biology 4 kids
Biology4 Kids: Microtubules Thick Protein Tubes
A short, informational article which explains the structure and function of microtubules inside a cell.
Better Lesson
Better Lesson: Using the Five Finger Rule
Students identify text features in nonfiction, as they continue to study cells' function as building blocks of organisms, and summarize the requirements for cells to live.
Other
Golgi Complex: Structure and Function
How do proteins move to the Golgi Complex? What types of secretion are controlled by the Golgi complex? How does Golgi complex regulate the insertion of plasma membrane proteins? Can proteins be transported back to the rough endoplasmic...
Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility
Jefferson Lab: Science Crossword Puzzles Cell Structure [Pdf]
Find out what you know about cell structure by completing this crossword puzzle!
University of California
Tetrahymena as a Unicellular Model Organism
Information on Tetrahymena thermophila and why it is an important unicellular organism.
National Health Museum
Access Excellence: Using Bubbles to Explore Cell Membranes
An inquiry type lab activity that simulates cell membrane structure and function. This activity can be used in any Life Science or Biology classroom.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Biology for Kids: Plant Cell Chloroplasts
Study the plant cell chloroplasts in the science of biology including their function, structure, and how they help make energy through the process of photosynthesis on this site.