Curated OER
What Are Cells?
Energize the cells of young biologists with an edible life science activity. Engaging students in exploring the inner workings of plant and animal cells, this activity involves using colored jello and various sweet and...
BiologyWise
Biology Wise: Basic Unit of Life: Plant Cell Structure and Functions
Describes the three types of plant cells and their differences, and the structures within a plant cell and their functions.
Other
Biology Mad: Structure and Function of the Cell [Pdf]
This 11-page Biology course handout gives a detailed explanation of cell structure, supplemented by many illustrations.
Other
Bio Anim
BioAnin presents 3-D labeled images of all of the major systems of the human body, for example, the digestive system and the endocrine system. The images are embedded in slideshows. The site also has interactive 3-D models that can be...
Biology 4 kids
Biology4 Kids: Cell Structure
Informational, illustrated site covers the basics of cell structures and various cell types.
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Cells: The Structural and Functional Units of Life: Lesson 3
This lesson will illustrate the structure and function of the cell. It is 3 of 4 in the series titled "Cells: The Structural and Functional Units of Life."
BiologyWise
Biology Wise: Plant Cell Structure and Parts
Describes plant cells and the structure and function of their different parts.
BiologyWise
Biology Wise: Eukaryotic Cell Structure
The parts of a eukaryotic cell are presented with short descriptions of the structure and function of each of its organelles.
BiologyWise
Biology Wise: Structure and Functions of the Animal Cell
Explains how an animal cell differs from a plant cell and describes the many parts of an animal cell and their functions.
BiologyWise
Biology Wise: The Structure and Functions of the Cell Membrane
This resource describes the structure and functions of the cell membrane.
BiologyWise
Biology Wise: Chloroplast: Structure and Function
The structure and functions of chloroplasts are described in detail here.
BiologyWise
Biology Wise: Structure and Function of Cytoplasm
Describes the cytosol, organelles, and cytoplasmic inclusions found in the cytoplasm of a cell, and the functions of the cytoplasm itself.
Other
Stuttgard High School: Plant Structure & Function
Site features high school-level comprehensive info on the structure and function of seed plants organized into shoot and root systems. While presented with lots of detail, clear illustrations and animations help make sense of the parts...
Encyclopedia of Earth
Encyclopedia of Earth: Microbiology: Cells
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)
University of Missouri
Oklahoma State University Biotech Adventure: Plant Cell
Follow this link to a clearly labeled diagram of a plant cell. Includes written descriptions of all the parts of the cell.
University of Missouri
Oklahoma State University Biotech Adventure: Animal Cell
Follow this link to a clearly labeled diagram of an animal cell. Includes written descriptions of all the parts of the cell.
Ohio State University
Ohio State University: Cell Membranes
Diagrams and animations help you understand the basics of cell membrane structure and function.
Florida State University
Florida State University: Plant Cell Structure
This site features a clear picture of the plant cell with a concise explanation of its key parts and their functions.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Plasma Membrane and Cytoplasm
Article takes an in-depth look at the structure and function of the plasma membrane and cytoplasm of cells, the phospholipid bilayer, and microvilli.
Ohio State University
Ohio State University: Plant Cells
Use this informative essay and these great illustrations to learn how plant cells are different from animal cells.
Other
Biology Guide: Molecules, Cells, and Systems
Students learn about molecules, cells, and systems. Some topics investigated in the tutorial are cell types, enzymes, plasma membranes, and the heart.
Bio Topics
Bio Topics: Cell Structure
A reference site exploring cell structure. Learn about the structures and functions of the major organelles of the cell. Also included are research questions to better understand the cell.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Introduction to Cell Signaling
This article examines the basic principles of how cells communicate with one another using different kinds of short- and long-range signaling.
Enchanted Learning
Enchanted Learning: Plant Cell: Animal Cell Anatomy
This is a thorough site which contains a glossary of plant/animal cell anatomy terms. Diagrams of both cells are included along with worksheets to label.