The parts of an animal cell are presented with short descriptions of each of its organelles.

Presents labeled illustrations of a plant cell and an animal cell which demonstrate the parts that are common and different. This is followed by a discussion of their similarities and then of their differences.

Describes the different parts of a plant cell.

Describes the functions of a cell and the many parts involved in those functions.

Students color-code a schematic of a cell and its cell membrane structures. Then they complete the "Build-a-Membrane" activity found at http://learn.genetics.utah.edu. This reinforces their understanding of the structure and function of...

Learn about the plant cell structure with this reference article. Article explores the extra features found in plant cells and includes diagrams of cell structures.

Discusses the discovery of centrosomes, their important role in mitosis in animal cells, and their other functions.

This activity offers an alternative to cell models to help the students to understand cells and their functions. Students are required to produce a travel brochure that describes a plant or animal cell as if it were a large exhibit or...

In this lesson plan site, each student is assigned a cell part to research, create, and place inside of a clear plastic drop cloth (the cell) the size of one-half of the classroom ceiling.

The characteristics of the rough endoplasmic reticulum are described and its role in protein synthesis, including creating proteins, folding them, transporting them, and checking them for quality.

Brief description of all the organelles.

Discover the organelles of a cell, and how their structure contributes to the cell's function.

Take a peek inside a plant or animal cell, and examine the structure and function of each organelle.

Reiew important information and key points about cell structures.

Test your knowledge on the structures of cells.

Anusuya Willis explains how cyanobacteria, simple organisms that don't even have nuclei or any other organelles, wrote a pivotal chapter in the story of life on Earth. [4:14]

This lesson will give a general overview of how organelles help a cell function and will explain the importance of organelles in increasing surface area to volume ratios. It is 2 of 3 in the series titled "Organelles."

This lesson will give a general overview of how organelles help a cell function and will explain the importance of organelles in increasing surface area to volume ratios. It is 3 of 3 in the series titled "Organelles."

Describes the composition and functions of cell walls in plants, algae, fungi, and bacteria.

The parts of a cell nucleus are described along with a list of the functions of a cell nucleus.

Explains the functions of the nucleus in a cell.

Often referred to as the powerhouses of the cell, mitochondria provide the energy that powers nearly every cellular process. This essay by university lecturer John Ross describes in detail the structures and functions of these amazing...

Describes the composition of cytoplasm, its functions, the cell organelles suspended in it and what their functions are, and lots of other information about this vital cell component.

Lysosomes are found in both plant and animal cells. The structure and functions of this cell organelle are described here, with note made of the diseases that can be caused by defective lysosomes.