Curated OER
Discovering the Forgotten Kingdom Protista
Protists, like algae and mold, are sometimes overlooked for classroom study, but they are astonishing in their diversity and importance.
Curated OER
BIoluminescence
High schoolers investigate the concept of bioluminescence. They use dinoflagellates in a lab situation to study photosynthesis. They conduct research into the concept using a variety of resources. Also the class is taken on a field trip...
Curated OER
Protist Crossword
In this protist worksheet, students complete a crossword puzzle with 34 questions about the behaviour and different types of protists.
Curated OER
Fungus Among Us- Non-Fiction Reading Comprehension Worksheet
In this fungus non-fiction reading comprehension worksheet, students read a 3 page selection that describes the characteristics and life of fungi. They answer 10 questions based on the reading which include true or false, multiple...
Curated OER
DNA replication
Students write an essay on the basic steps of the DNA replication process accurately enough to show a complete understanding of the subject. Finally, student correctly identify the polarity of the template strand and match the correct...
Curated OER
Taxonomy
In this biology worksheet, students complete a crossword puzzle with 39 questions on taxonomy. They identify the different classification systems used in biology.
Curated OER
Zoology Word Search Puzzle
In this science activity, middle schoolers look for the words that are related to the concept of zoology that is reviewed in the sheet. They also acquire new vocabulary.
Other
University of Cincinnati: Cells and Organelles
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...
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.
Wisc-Online
Wisc Online: Identifying Eukaryotic Animal Cell Organelles
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.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Plix: Prokaryotic and Eukaryotic Cells
[Free Registration/Login Required] Using a Venn diagram, drag the blue tiles into each part to correctly sort the characteristics of Prokaryotic and Eukaryotic cells.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Common Parts of the Cell 1
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Online activity summarizes the cell theory, describes four parts all cells have in common, and the importance of the work of Robert Hooke and Anton van Leeuwenhoek.
University of Arizona
Prokaryotes, Eukaryotes, & Viruses
This tutorial compares prokaryotic and eukaryotic cellular organization and contrasts cells with viruses. Includes a practice quiz to test your knowledge.
TeachEngineering
Teach Engineering: Cell Celebration!
Students look at the components of cells and their functions. The instructional activity focuses on the difference between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells. Each part of the cell performs a specific function that is vital for the cell's...
BiologyWise
Biology Wise: Similarities Between Plant and Animal Cells
Presents labeled illustrations of a plant cell and an animal cell which demonstrate the parts that are common and different. Next is a table listing cell organelles and stating whether each is present or absent in a plant or animal cell....
BBC
Bbc: Gcse Bitesize: Cell Structure
This lesson focuses on bacteria cells including their structures and functions, cell structures in common with bacteria, plants and animals, and a comparison between Eukaryotic and prokaryotic cells. It also provides links to a video and...
Science4Fun
Science4 Fun: Cell
Gather information about prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells and also the main parts and organelles of a cell.
Quia
Quia: Cell Organelles
This site lets students practice vocabulary words related to cell organelles. The same vocabulary words are presented in one of four different games for students.
BiologyWise
Biology Wise: A Brief Comparison of Plant Cell vs. Animal Cell
Presents labeled illustrations of a plant cell and an animal cell which demonstrate the parts that are common and different. This is followed by a discussion of their similarities and then of their differences.
Biology 4 kids
Biology4 Kids: Eukaryotes Cells With Parts
Young researchers will discover many facts about eukaryotes.
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Cell Presentation
[Free Registration/Login Required] This Flipchart will go over the basic parts of a cell.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Biology: Plant Characteristics
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Introduction to plants and some of their common traits and needs.