Curated OER
Human Body Digestion
In this health activity, students find the words that related to the concept of digestion. The answers are found at the bottom of the page.
Curated OER
Zoology
In this zoology word search, students find 30 words. This is a very difficult puzzle with complicated science vocabulary, but there is a word bank.
Curated OER
Making Atoms
In this atoms worksheet, students determine an atoms based on its protons, and neutrons. Students determine the electron levels for the oxygen atom. This worksheet has 1 multiple choice, 4 fill in the blank, and 13 short answer questions.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Cell Nucleus
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Covers the structure and function of the nucleus. Students will learn about the structures associated with the nucleus like the nuclear envelop, the nucleolus,...
OpenStax
Open Stax: Nucleus and Dna Replication
This site explains the nucleus, the control center of a cell, and DNA replication.
Florida State University
Florida State University: Molecular Expressions Cell Biology: Animal Cell Structure
Site highlights the various features of an animal cell. Presents users with a colorful diagram depicting the anatomy of the animal cell. Provides links to obtain more detailed information about the various components found in animal cells.
Untamed Science
Untamed Science: Biology: Cell Biology
Make learning about cells fun and easy with a collection of short video clips about cellular biology. Find out about the structure and function of the main organelles inside an animal cell.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: How Cancer Cells Grow and Divide
This animation from NOVA: "Battle in the War on Cancer: Breast Cancer" describes how oncogenes cause cancer and how cancerous cells can spread throughout the body.
National Science Foundation
National Science Foundation: A Tour of the Cell
Imagine having a microscopic camera so small that you could travel inside a cell. This interactive site allows you to do just that. Click on any one of eight individual parts of the cell--cell membrane, nucleus, DNA, RNA, ribosome,...
Other
Cartage.org: A Typical Plant Cell
This interactive resource provides a large clickable-map graphic of a plant cell. Simply click on the cell part and you are provided with a thorough explanation of nucleus or organelle.
National Cancer Institute at the National Institutes of Health
Seer Training Modules: Cells, Tissues, and Membranes
Self-guided learning activity where students learn about cell structure and function, different types of tissues, and various kinds of membranes in the body. There is a short quiz at the end of the lesson to check for understanding.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Nucleus and Ribosomes
Discussion in detail of the structure and function of the nucleus and ribosomes of a cell and how they work together in the production of proteins.
Science Buddies
Science Buddies: How Much Dna Can You Pack Into a Cell?
This project asks you to find out just how much DNA can be fit into a cell. Whether animals with a bigger genome need a larger cell nucleus to store its DNA is uncertain. However, by trying your hand at this science project you can find...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Biology: Structure of a Cell: Introduction to Eukaryotic Cells
An article reviewing the structure of eukaryotic cells. Learn how the cells have a nucleus, organelles, and chromosomes.
Florida State University
Florida State University: Molecular Expressions: Introdution to Cell and Virus Structure
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.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Cell Theory Questions
This study resource from Khan Academy provides practice questions for the MCAT. "Cell theory" questions are provided on this resource.
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....
BiologyWise
Biology Wise: Plant Cell Structure and Parts
Describes plant cells and the structure and function of their different parts.
Florida State University
Florida State University: Plant Cell Structure
This site features a clear picture of the plant cell with a concise explanation of its key parts and their functions.
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Eukaryotic vs. Prokaryotic Cells: Lesson 3
This lesson explains the difference between Eukaryotic and Prokaryotic cells. It is 3 of 4 in the series titled "Eukaryotic vs. Prokaryotic Cells."
Other
Teachers First: Cell Parts Activity
Teacher lesson plan on cell organelles description and function using advertising.
Estrella Mountain Community College
Online Biology Book: Cells: Origins
Through full-color images and concise information, learn about the origin of cells. Discover some of the notable studies surrounding the history of life on Earth.
BiologyWise
Biology Wise: Cell Organelles and Their Functions
Learn about the complex structures inside cells and what their functions are.
Other
University of Delaware: Cell Ultrastructure
This resource is a cellular biology course site with clickable list that provides electron micrographs of various cell organelles and the like.