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Comparing Plant and Animal Cells

For Students 5th - 8th
In this comparing plant cells and animal cells worksheet, learners view cells from their cheeks and cells from elodea. A Venn diagram reveals similarities and differences between the cells.
Worksheet
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The Euglena

For Students 9th - Higher Ed
In this euglena worksheet, students read information about these unicellular organisms. Kids then color in the different structures of the euglena on a diagram. Students complete 10 short answer questions.
Lesson Plan
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Cell 7 Plant v Animal Cells

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Students differentiate between plant and animal cells. They identify the structures central to plant cells. They complete a Venn Diagram listing the differences between animal and plant cells.
Lesson Plan
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Using Microscopes

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Students do an experiment using a microscope. In this lesson plan, about cells, students examine different slides using a microscope. Students look at an onion skin, cheek cells, and potato cells. In each of these, students find cell...
Lesson Plan
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Plant and Animal Cell Structure

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders identify the different parts and functions of the cell. In this biology activity, 7th graders make a labelled diagram of either a plant or animal cell. They write a story about it.
Worksheet
Biology Junction

Cell Structure and Function Crossword

For Students 9th - 12th
For this biology worksheet, learners complete a crossword puzzle with 46 questions on cell structure and function. They identify different cell organelles.
Lesson Plan
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Harvesting Energy from Food: How do Plants Help Humans?

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Beginning botanists view slides of plant vascular tissue. They watch Magic School Bus Gets Planted, which you can find online, and then write a summary of what they have learned about plants. This lesson could be used with upper...
Worksheet
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7.012 F’04 Problem Set 1 ~ Biology

For Students Higher Ed
Course identification information is included in the upper left corner as well as within the title of this worksheet. If you overlook or remove that information, you are left with a tremendous college biology assignment. There are only...
Unit Plan
Intel

Cell-to-Cell

For Teachers 9th Standards
The third in a series of 10 STEM project-based lessons focuses on cells types, functions, and physiology. Through research, discussions, writings, and presentations, groups learn about the difference between plant and animal cells, the...
Lesson Plan
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Jello Cells

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Young scholars create a three dimensional model of a cell. In this cellular structure lesson, students use gelatin, plastic bags, plastic containers, and fruit to construct a model of a cell. They compare the cells structures and stack...
Lesson Plan
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Cells: Nature's Building Blocks

For Teachers 7th - 9th
What you will find on this page is the general outline of a unit on the use of a microscope and the structure of the cell. There is no actual educational content here, so you will need to design the details of each of the four student...
Lesson Plan
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What is Photosynthesis?

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students investigate the similarities and differences of living things. Specifically, students will be able to identify the life processes of photosynthesis and describe the basic needs of plants.
Worksheet
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Plant Cell Coloring

For Students 4th - 7th
In this plant cell learning exercise, students sharpen their science skills as they color the parts of a plant cell according to the instructions and then respond to 4 analysis questions.
Lesson Plan
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Cell Reviews

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students draw cells, make a cell, and list organelles in plant and animal cells. For this cells lesson plan, students create edible cells.
Worksheet
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Cell Structure and Function

For Students 9th - Higher Ed
In this cells activity, students review the different types of cells. Students identify the organelles found in an animal cell and determine the function of these organelles. This activity has 14 matching, 6 fill in the blank, and 5...
Lesson Plan
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It Ain't Easy Being Green!

For Teachers 1st - 3rd
Students explore the needs of plants. In this science lesson, students plant seeds and place one in a sunny spot and the other in a dark area. Students observe what happens.
Lesson Plan
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Studying Living Organisms

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Learners discover and discuss the differences between prokaryotes and eukaryotes. Using a microscope, they examine various prepared slides of prokaryotic and eukaryotic organisms.
Handout
University of Hamburg

University of Hamburg: Chloroplasts and Other Plastids

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides detailed information on chloroplasts. Explains the many duties that chloroplasts perform and why they are so important. Good diagrams.
eBook
Biology Pages

Kimball's Biology Pages: Chloroplasts

For Students 9th - 10th
This site touches on all the high points of chloroplasts. Includes pictures and diagrams, as well as links to more detailed information.
Graphic
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Science Kids: Science Images: Chloroplast Diagram

For Students 9th - 10th
This diagram shows the basic structure of a chloroplast, featuring an inner membrane, outer membrane, intermembrane, stroma (aqueous fluid), lamella, lumen and more.
Handout
BiologyWise

Biology Wise: Diagram of Plant Cell and Functions of Its Organelles

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides a labeled diagram of a plant cell and descriptions of the characteristics and functions of many of its organelles.
Handout
Enchanted Learning

Enchanted Learning: Plant Cell: Animal Cell Anatomy

For Students 3rd - 9th
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.
Graphic
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Science Kids: Science Images: Plant Cell Structure Diagram

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about the structure of a typical plant cell with this informative diagram. The diagram lists important parts such as the nucleus, cytoplasm, leukoplast, cell wall, chloroplast and ribosomes.
Handout
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Ms. Vaughn's Biology 1: Unit 4: Cell Energy

For Students 9th - 10th
The materials on this page were prepared by a high school teacher for a Biology class. This section supports a unit on cell energy and includes course readings, lab notes, PowerPoints and diagrams.