This activity offers an alternative to cell models to help the students to understand cells and their functions. Students are required to produce a travel brochure that describes a plant or animal cell as if it were a large exhibit or...

In this lesson plan site, each student is assigned a cell part to research, create, and place inside of a clear plastic drop cloth (the cell) the size of one-half of the classroom ceiling.

This site provides a brief explanation of what a eukaryotic cell is along with detailed picture of a plant and animal cell.

Brief informational site provides information on the purpose and function of cells.

Reference information about the study of cells. Includes a chart comparing plant and animal cells and one examining the structure of a 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.

Describes the different parts of a plant cell.

Describes the functions of a cell and the many parts involved in those functions.

The endoplasmic reticulum is found in eukaryotic cells. The characteristics and functions of the smooth endoplasmic reticulum are described and it is then compared with the rough endoplasmic reticulum.

The parts and functions of the mitochondria are described as well as the many illnesses that can result from mitochondrial dysfunction.

Labeled illustration showing the parts of a cell.

Wikipedia offers brief but accurate information on cytoplasm, the matter contained within the plasma membrane of a cell.

Article looks at the structure and function of the different parts of the endomembrane system, how proteins, lipids, and vesicles are transported between these parts, and how this activity keeps the cell running smoothly.

There are three types of protein fibers in the cytoskeleton: microfilaments, intermediate filaments, and microtubules. This resource examines each type of filament, as well as some specialized structures: flagella, cilia, and centrosomes.

Learn about the endosymbiotic theory. This theory explains the evolution of cells from a mitochondria and chloroplast working together in a symbiotic relationship to the current cell structure.