Unit Plan
Vision Learning

Visionlearning: Cell Biology: Introduction to Biological Membranes

For Students 9th - 10th
Explanation of complex and dynamic cell structures that are selective in regards to what is allowed to enter and exit cells.
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.
Handout
Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Structure of the Plasma Membrane

For Students 9th - 10th
Article takes a look at the different components (protein, lipid, cholesterol, and carbohydrate) of the plasma membrane, examining their roles, their diversity, and how they work together to make a secure boundary around the cell.
Handout
University of California

Tetrahymena as a Unicellular Model Organism

For Students 9th - 10th
Information on Tetrahymena thermophila and why it is an important unicellular organism.
Activity
BiologyWise

Biology Wise: Tips on How to Make a Plant Cell Model

For Students 9th - 10th
Describes the steps for making a model of a plant cell in two different ways. The first way uses mostly sweet foods and the second way uses a shoebox, clay, and simple materials.