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K20 LEARN

What's My Purpose In This Life? Intro To Cell Theory/Organelles

For Teachers 6th - 10th
Why are we here? Well, if you happen to be a Golgi body, the answer is simple! Young biologists embark upon a journey through the tiny world of cellular organelles with an engaging lesson from the K20 Center. The activities open with an...
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Curated OER

Cell 3: Organelles B

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Young scholars, after researching cells, construct a model cell. They explain the structure and function of eukaryotic organelles in a presentation. In addition, they create their own analogies to describe the structure and function of...
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Curated OER

Games and Activities to Teach Molecular Genetics

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students demonstrate a working knowledge of cell interactions such as DNA replication, protein synthesis (transcription and translation), through active participation in a cooperative group.
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Serendip

DNA Structure, Function and Replication

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Before a cell replicates, its DNA must replicate. Take advantage of a hands-on guided lesson to teach budding scientists how this happens. Using a set of nucleotide cards, learners become the DNA and work to create matching strands...
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Virginia Department of Education

DNA Structure, Nucleic Acids, and Proteins

For Teachers 9th - 12th
What is in that double helix? Explain intricate concepts with a variety of creative activities in a instructional activity that incorporates multiple steps to cover DNA structure, nucleic acids, and proteins. Pupils explore the history...
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Curated OER

Cell Size Changes

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers examine the behavior of living cells treated with different types of stimuli. They watch an online movie, examine wet mount slides under a microscope, take an online quiz, and analyze data.
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Curated OER

"What If?" A Jigsaw Activity

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students, in groups, consider a scenario in which some structure of a cell has been changed. They explore how structural change affects the function of a cell and create a visual aid to illustrate their observations.
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Curated OER

Cell Review Test

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders engage in a lesson that is concerned with the basic structure and function of the cell. They systematically cover the different parts of the cell that includes active transport, organelles, mitosis, and meiosis. The...
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Curated OER

Cells And Their Parts

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers investigate different types and their parts. They differentiate prokaryote and eukaryote cells and create a venn diagram displaying differences or similarities. Students write ten similes related to the cells and parts of...
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Curated OER

2D Concept Visualization: Cell Organelles Presentation

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Students create simple 2D concept driven visualizations of cells and cell organelles and organize them into an effective presentation.
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Curated OER

Spotlight on Photovoltaics and Fuel Cells

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students research the Internet to find the pros and cons to alternative technology. In this investigative lesson students analyze structure and function of these systems and make observations of them.
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Curated OER

Cell Community

For Teachers 7th
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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Curated OER

Nerve Cell Informercials

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students research the structure and function of the nervous system. They prepare a model or representation of neural transmission. Students create an infomercial about nerve cells.
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Curated OER

How Cells Duplicate and Why Where Something Can Go Wrong

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders explore the function of a cell and cell division.  In this investigative lesson students construct a 3-D model of a DNA molecule.
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Curated OER

Are Fruits And Vegetables Really Made of Cells?

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers design and carry out an exercise to determine if a given fruit or vegetable is composed of cells. They dissect out sections of the fruit or vegetable, prepare stained slides, and make observations under a compound microscope.
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Curated OER

Notes on Cell Organelles

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Young scholars record information and write journal entries on the structure and function of cell organelles while viewing a Powerpoint presentation.
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Curated OER

Cell City

For Teachers 5th - 9th
Students understand how various cell parts function and how they are related to the genetic process by creating a model and symbol to depict the function of the cell parts. They research a cell part to determine function and then cut...
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Curated OER

Cell Structures and Functions

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders search into animal and cell characteristics and their functions in this seven lesson unit. Replicas of the cell are constructed out of Jell-O as students probe the internet for details of the concepts.
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Curated OER

The Cell

For Teachers 10th
Tenth graders explore the parts of a cell. In pairs, classmates construct a model of a eukaryotic cell, detailing its morphology and function. With the use of computer technology, 10th graders create cell book for middle schoolers. ...
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Curated OER

Baby Cell Facts of Life

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students examine the roles of an animal cell's parts, how each part relates to one another and then demonstrate their knowledge by writing a story about the animal cell structure.
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Curated OER

The Cell

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Pupils study and identify the structures and functions of animal cells.
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Curated OER

Parts of a Cell

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Students explore the parts of a cell. They identify the structures of plant and animal cells. Students explain the functions of plant and animal cells. They compare and contrast animal cells to plant cells. Students create a model of the...
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Curated OER

Introduction To Cell Structure and Function: What's Inside a Cell?

For Teachers 10th
Tenth graders are introduced to the cell and some of its parts. Through the use of video, 10th graders see animal and plants cells and their parts. They learn terms used to explain the cell.
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Curated OER

Cell Me What?

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students compare and contrast the characteristics of robots and cells. In this biology activity, students examine the parts and function of cell organelles. They create a visual representation of their cell/robot analogy.

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