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Biology 4 kids

Biology4 Kids: Mitochondria Turning on the Powerhouse

For Students 3rd - 8th
A brief informational summary which describes the structure and function of mitochondria inside cells.
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Biology 4 kids

Biology4 Kids: Endoplasmic Reticulum Wrapping It Up

For Students 3rd - 8th
Find out about the rough and smooth Endoplasmic Reticulum, and their functions inside a cell.
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Biology 4 kids

Biology4 Kids: Golgi Apparatus Packing Things Up

For Students 3rd - 8th
All you wanted to know about the structure and function of a cell's Golgi Apparatus.
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Biology 4 kids

Biology4 Kids: Microtubules Thick Protein Tubes

For Students 3rd - 8th
A short, informational article which explains the structure and function of microtubules inside a cell.
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Biology: Protist Evolution

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Discusses how protists evolved from prokaryotic cells.
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McGraw Hill

The Mc Graw Hill Companies, Inc. Energy Organelles

For Students 9th - 10th
A basic explanation of how chloroplasts and mitochondrion produce energy within the cell. Various terms presented are explained in a clear and easily understandable manner.
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City University of New York

The World of Cells: Golgi Apparatus

For Students 9th - 10th
A very brief explanation of the structure and function of this organelle.
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Ducksters

Ducksters: Biology for Kids: Cell Mitochondria

For Students 1st - 9th
Study the mitochondria in the science of biology on this site. Find out how these tiny organelles inside cells produce energy for the rest of the cell through respiration.
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Ducksters

Ducksters: Biology for Kids: Cell Nucleus

For Students 1st - 9th
Explore the cell nucleus in the science of biology on this site. Learn how this organelle is the control center of the cell, storing the DNA and hereditary information inside chromosomes.
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Ducksters

Ducksters: Biology for Kids: Cell Ribosome

For Students 1st - 9th
Kids learn about cell ribosome in the science of biology. This organelle acts like a tiny factory making all sorts of different proteins for the cell using RNA and amino acids.
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BiologyWise

Biology Wise: The Smooth Endoplasmic Reticulum and Its Functions

For Students 9th - 10th
The endoplasmic reticulum is found in eukaryotic cells. The characteristics and functions of the smooth endoplasmic reticulum are described and it is then compared with the rough endoplasmic reticulum.
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Mitochondria and Chloroplasts

For Students 9th - 10th
Resource takes a look at the structure and function of the organelles mitochondria and chloroplasts. It also examines endosymbiosis, where the organelles probably came from.
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: The Endomembrane System

For Students 9th - 10th
Article looks at the structure and function of the different parts of the endomembrane system, how proteins, lipids, and vesicles are transported between these parts, and how this activity keeps the cell running smoothly.
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Wikimedia

Wikipedia: Chloroplast

For Students 9th - 10th
Wikipedia provides excellent information on chloroplasts, organelles found in plant cells and eukaryotic algae which conduct photosynthesis.
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Biology 4 kids

Biology4 Kids: Microfilaments Stringy Proteins

For Students 3rd - 8th
A short, informational text piece which explains the structure and function of microfilaments inside a cell.
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BiologyWise

Biology Wise: Chloroplast: Structure and Function

For Students 9th - 10th
The structure and functions of chloroplasts are described in detail here.
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Pancreatitis and Pancreatic Cells

For Students 9th - 10th
Practice for the MCAT by answering questions based on the given graphs about pancreatitis.
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ClassFlow

Class Flow: Germ Theory Jeopardy

For Teachers 6th - 9th
[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart is a Jeopardy game where students will review and discuss the development of the Germ Theory, as well as cell organelles and bacterial and viral diseases.
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Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College

Serc: It Takes Teamwork: How Endosymbiosis Changed Life on Earth

For Teachers 9th - 10th
A tutorial on symbiotic relationships that explores the differences between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells as well as the origins of eukaryotic organelles possibly being from endosymbiotic relationship. This tutorial also offers...
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BiologyWise

Biology Wise: Vacuole Structure

For Students 9th - 10th
The structure and function of a vacuole inside a plant cell are described.
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BiologyWise

Biology Wise: The Major Functions of Lysosomes

For Students 9th - 10th
Explains what lysosomes are, the different functions they perform in a cell, and what can happen when they become dysfunctional.
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BiologyWise

Biology Wise: A Labeled Diagram That Explains Function of Nucleolus

For Students 9th - 10th
Explains what the cell nucleolus is, its functions, and its structure.
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BiologyWise

Biology Wise: Vacuole Analogy

For Students 9th - 10th
Explains what vacuoles are and what their functions are in animal cells and plant cells, and offers analogies to help students understand their different roles.
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BiologyWise

Biology Wise: Lysosome Analogy

For Students 9th - 10th
Presents information about lysosomes and offers analogies to help students recall their functions in a cell.

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