Lesson Plan
Curated OER

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.
Worksheet
Biology Corner

Life is Cellular

For Teachers 7th - 9th
For this cells worksheet, students answer questions about the first person to see a cell as well as the evolution of microscopes. They define the parts of a cell and tell the differences between Prokaryotes and Eukaryotes. There are 20...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

The Human Cheek Cell

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students list the parts of cell theory and describe and define vocabulary.  In this cell lesson students complete a handout that includes sketching a cell. 
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Science Lessons

For Teachers 10th
Tenth graders research about the different cell organelles. In this series of biology lessons, 10th graders compare two allotropes of carbon. They investigate how the rate of reaction is affected by concentration.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Cell 5 Diffusion and Osmosis

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Learners distinguish between active and passive transport. Students identify key words associated with active and passive transport. They draw and explain the structure f the cellular membrane. They are able to define phospholipid...
Lesson Plan
Virginia Department of Education

Levels of Cellular Organization

For Teachers 9th - 12th
What an eccentric way to learn about each level of cellular organization! Allow emerging biologists to utilize white paper and create their own foldable charts to describe each level of organization in the body. You may also adapt the...
Worksheet
Curated OER

Mitosis Flip Book

For Students 7th - 9th
In this mitosis worksheet, students draw the different phases of cell division as well as draw pictures of the organelles and how they move between phases.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Biology: Genetics and Heredity

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders explore the connection between genetics and heredity by examining the cellular structure. Among the numerous activities to engage students are drawing DNA molecules, vocabulary puzzle sheets, and predicting possible...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Underneath the Microscope

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders enhance their skills in operating a microscope. They become comfortable with the vocabulary associated with microscopes and investigate how to place slides and focus them properly using the microscope. Students are given...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Mitosis

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders describe the stages of mitosis. In this biology lesson, 7th graders explain the importance of cell division. They complete an activity packet at the end of the lesson.
Worksheet
Curated OER

Active Transport

For Students 9th - Higher Ed
In this active transport learning exercise, students review the cellular process of active transport including the structures and functions of the cell organelles involved. This learning exercise has 28 fill in the blank statements.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Extraction of DNA from White Onion

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students conduct lab test with minced onion to determine where chromosonal DNA is located within the cell, and whether or not it can be extracted.
Lesson Planet Article
Curated OER

Discovering the Forgotten Kingdom Protista

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Protists, like algae and mold, are sometimes overlooked for classroom study, but they are astonishing in their diversity and importance.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Diversity of Life

For Teachers Pre-K - 6th
Students identify the difference between eukaryote and prokaryotes and examine the structure of bacteria.  In this bacteria lesson students examine the different ways that bacteria are classified through an activity. 
Worksheet
Curated OER

Matrix Reactions

For Students 9th - 10th
In this matrix reactions worksheet, students fill in the blank about the process of glycolysis. Students also draw an organelle- mitochondrion and label the parts with the given names.
Lesson Planet Article
Curated OER

The Classification of the Kingdoms of Life

For Teachers 1st - 6th
Students can learn about the evolution of science by discussing the classification of living things.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

What's Inside

For Teachers Higher Ed
Students become more familiar with life science in the context of the scientific method which helps them to become familiar with the various kinds of life science diagrams they may see on a GED science test.
Handout
Florida State University

Florida State University: Molecular Expressions: Introdution to Cell and Virus Structure

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource provides a detailed diagram of animal, bacterial and plant cells and viral structure. Also included are detailed drawings, with definitions, of each of the cellular organelles.
PPT
Wisc-Online

Wisc Online: Identifying Eukaryotic Animal Cell Organelles

For Students 9th - 10th
This is a tutorial slideshow showing the internal structure of an animal eukaryotic cell. Each slide has excellent labeled drawings accompanied by descriptive text explaining the function of each part.
Graphic
Other

National Institute for Basic Biology: The Plant Organelles World

For Students 9th - 10th
This web resource provides basic information about structure and function of plant organelles through a large interactive cell drawing, as well as many opportunities to explore further. Links lead the learner to several short movies of...
Handout
Other

Eureka Science: Cells: Bacterial Cells

For Students 3rd - 8th
In story form, this site examines the similarities and differences among bacteria, plant cells, and animal cells. Drawings supplement the text for clarity purposes.
Lesson Plan
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College

Serc: Comparing the Simple Structure of Plant and Animal Cells

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students use guided scientific observation using a collection of models, visual material, and microscope slides to identify cell organelles. Then they demonstrate their understanding of the parts/characteristics of cells by identifying...