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Department of Defense

Do Dea: Biology: Unit 3: Cell Structure

For Students 9th - 10th
In this third unit of a Biology course, students learn about cells and cell structure. They compare prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells and learn about the specialized structures in a cell and what their functions are. They will also learn...
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Untamed Science

Untamed Science: Biology: Cell Biology

For Students 9th - 10th
Make learning about cells fun and easy with a collection of short video clips about cellular biology. Find out about the structure and function of the main organelles inside an animal cell.
Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Life Science: Plant Cell Structures

For Students 7th - 8th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Even though plants and animals are both eukaryotes, plant cells differ in some ways from animal cells. Plant cells have a large central vacuole, are surrounded by a...
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Open Curriculum

Open Curriculum: Cell Structures

For Students 9th - 10th
An illustrated overview of the structure and function of the cell and its structures.
Activity
Nature Research

Nature Education: Scitable: Essentials of Cell Biology

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Explains how cells send and receive signals. Includes a quiz that can be completed after free registration.
Handout
Encyclopedia of Earth

Encyclopedia of Earth: Microbiology: Cells

For Students 9th - 10th
Article describing the parts of a cell. Includes chart listing the main parts of a cell and their definitions. Discusses some of the ways a cell can become damaged. (Published: February 28, 2008)
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BiologyWise

Biology Wise: Plant Cell Structure and Parts

For Students 9th - 10th
Describes plant cells and the structure and function of their different parts.
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BiologyWise

Biology Wise: Eukaryotic Cell Structure

For Students 9th - 10th
The parts of a eukaryotic cell are presented with short descriptions of the structure and function of each of its organelles.
Interactive
Bio Topics

Bio Topics: Cell Structure

For Students 9th - 10th
An online worksheet exploring the cell structure and cell specialization. Worksheet includes diagramming and fill in the blank opportunities related to cell structure.
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Other

University of Cincinnati: Cells and Organelles

For Students 9th - 10th
An in-depth discussion of the different parts of eukaryotic and prokaryotic cells as well as a thorough explanation of organelles within the cell. The text is better suited to high school and middle school. However, there is a picture of...
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BioEd Online

Bio Ed Online: The Science of Microbes: Magnifying and Observing Cells

For Teachers 6th - 8th
In this activity, students create slides of plant cells and observe them under a microscope. The lesson plan and PowerPoint slides can be downloaded. The included instructional video on cell observation is 20 min. 44 sec.
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University of Utah

University of Utah: Genetic Science Learning Center: The Evolution of the Cell

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about the endosymbiotic theory. This theory explains the evolution of cells from a mitochondria and chloroplast working together in a symbiotic relationship to the current cell structure.
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University of Missouri

Oklahoma State University Biotech Adventure: Plant Cell

For Students 9th - 10th
Follow this link to a clearly labeled diagram of a plant cell. Includes written descriptions of all the parts of the cell.
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University of Missouri

Oklahoma State University Biotech Adventure: Animal Cell

For Students 9th - 10th
Follow this link to a clearly labeled diagram of an animal cell. Includes written descriptions of all the parts of the cell.
Lesson Plan
Children's Museum

The Children's Museum of Indianapolis: Cells the Living School

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Learners compare the parts of a cell and their functions to their school to understand how a cell's parts work in unison to be effective in the body.
Article
Mocomi & Anibrain Digital Technologies

Mocomi: Cell Structure and Function

For Students 2nd - 8th
Explains cell structure and function and describes the parts of a cell.
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Ohio State University

Ohio State University: Plant Cells

For Students 9th - 10th
Use this informative essay and these great illustrations to learn how plant cells are different from animal cells.
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Estrella Mountain Community College

Online Biology Book: Cells: Origins

For Students 9th - 10th
Through full-color images and concise information, learn about the origin of cells. Discover some of the notable studies surrounding the history of life on Earth.
Lesson Plan
PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Cellular Structure and Function

For Teachers 6th - 8th
This lesson plan provides an exploration of the structure and function of the cell in organisms. Middle schoolers will consider the cell as a common unit of life, mitosis, and cell specialization. Includes links to multimedia resources.
Article
Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Biology: Structure of a Cell: Introduction to Cells

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about cell theory in this article. [12:29]
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BiologyWise

Biology Wise: The Structure and Functions of the Cell Membrane

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource describes the structure and functions of the cell membrane.
Study Guide
Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Cell Cell Interactions: How Cells Communicate With Each Other

For Students 9th - 10th
The resource from Khan Academy and the Association of American Medical Colleges provides study content for the MCAT. This resource discusses how cells communicate with each other.
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Other

University of New Mexico: Biology Undergraduate Labs: Cell Organelles

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Get to know cell organelles and their functions while studying this resource. Challenge knowledge with supplied reviews.
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University of Utah

University of Utah: Genetics Learning Center: learn.genetics: Cell Communication

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn how signals travel within cells, and from cell to cell as a form of cellular communication.

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