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The Cell

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students visualize plant and animal cells, explain the parts of a cell and their functions and distinguish plant cells from animal cells. Working Students, in groups, must present a particular portion of a cell to the entire class.
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Animal Cell Coloring

For Students All
This is a worksheet where students can review the different parts of an animal cell by coloring in the various sections.
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The Human Cheek Cell

For Students 7th
In this human cells worksheet, 7th graders complete a science experiment using human cheek cells. Students sketch the cells at high and lower power and label the cell nucleus, cytoplasm, and cell membrane.
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Tasty Treats

For Students 9th - 10th
In this biology worksheet, students construct a model of a plant or animal cell using edible materials that will remain fresh at least three days. They identify and label each part to include various organelles as listed. Students also...
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Organizing Organs

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders research plant and animals cells and create a Venn Diagram to show the similarities and differences.
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Cell Organelles

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers explore biology by researching living cells. For this living organism lesson, students participate in a role-playing activity in which all the high schoolers in class form one plant cell by portraying specific parts of a...
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The Incredible, Edible Cell

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd
Students discover organelles and the functions organelles perform in cells. For this biology lesson, students create model cells using Jell-o, then dissect their "cell" to examine the parts that create a cell. Students create a diagram...
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Life Cycle: Diversity in a Balance 4th Grade Workbook

For Students 5th
For this life cycle workbook, 5th graders examine plant and animal cells, classification of organisms, human biology, photosynthesis, and natural environments. 21 different activities make up the Life Cycle Workbook.