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Eukaryotic Animal Cell, Candy Cell Model: Science

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students review the parts of the eukaryotic animal cell and construct a model using various types of candy.
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Quiz on Cell Organelles #1

For Students 9th - 12th
For this cell organelles quiz worksheet, high schoolers complete an on-line game, clicking on questions and matching answer cards, scoring 1 point per correct answer. Printable version available also.
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Cell Organelles Quiz #2

For Students 9th - 12th
In this cell organelles quiz worksheet, students complete an on-line quiz, clicking on questions and matching answers, scoring 1 point for each correct answer. A printed version is available.
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Cell Structure and Function

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Young scholars compare the organelles present in plant and animal cells. In this biology instructional activity, students create an analogy to easily remember their assigned organelles. They also research their function and write a...
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Bacteria

For Students 8th - 10th
For this bacteria worksheet, students fill in the blanks with the correct word. Students then label the structures found on a bacterium.
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RNA

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Students explain how cells reproduce. In this biology lesson, students transcribe and translate a gene. They discuss and compare their answers in class.
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Cell Word Search

For Students 9th - 10th
In this biology worksheet, learners identify and locate various vocabulary terms related to cells. There are 12 biology terms located in the word search.
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The Cell

For Students 9th - 10th
In this biology worksheet, students identify and locate various vocabulary terms related to cells of the body. There are 31 biology terms located in the word search.
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Cell Respiration

For Students 6th - 12th
In this biology worksheet, students complete a crossword puzzle with 17 questions about the processes involved in cellular respiration.
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Levels of Cellular Organization

For Teachers 9th - 12th
What an eccentric way to learn about each level of cellular organization! Allow emerging biologists to utilize white paper and create their own foldable charts to describe each level of organization in the body. You may also adapt the...
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Tasty Treats

For Students 9th - 10th
In this biology instructional activity, 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....
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Biology: Understanding Cellular Organelles

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Students distinguish the differences between Prokaryotic and Eukaryotic cells. Using microscopes, they examine a variety of plant and animal cells. Working in groups, they draw and label plant and animal cells and show the mathematical...
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The Human Cheek Cell

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students list the parts of cell theory and describe and define vocabulary.  In this cell lesson students complete a handout that includes sketching a cell. 
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Notes on Cell Organelles

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Pupils record information and write journal entries on the structure and function of cell organelles while viewing a Powerpoint presentation.
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Plant and Animal Cell Structure

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders identify the different parts and functions of the cell. In this biology lesson, 7th graders make a labelled diagram of either a plant or animal cell. They write a story about it.
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The Giant Cell

For Teachers 6th - 8th
After actively participating in a unit on cells, the students act out and become the organelles. They will act out and explain the functions of what each of the organelles do for the cell.
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Cell Works

For Teachers 6th - 10th
Students identify the different parts of the cells and their functions. In this biology lesson, students create an analogy of a cell and its organelles. They make a poster and present it to class.
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Plant And Animal Cells

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students identify parts of plant and animal cells and describe the functions of each part. They distinguish between plant and animal cells. After a lecture/demo, students perform experiments which help them construct models of plant and...
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Cells, The Structural and Functional Units of Life

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students observe the general structure and organelles of plant and animal cells. Students prepare microscope slides of elodea, onion, check, and cork and identify the cells by size and shape as unicellular, multicellular, plant or animal.
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Cells

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students learn about cells. In this cells lesson plan, students take several days to learn about plant and animal cells and make their own edible cells with a cookie and icing.
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Slimy cells

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students study the parts of a cell.  In this chemistry instructional activity students complete an activity in which they make as much slime as they want. 
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Plant Cell Coloring

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Students study a plant cell and its parts.  In this cell organelle lesson plan students are to label parts of a plant cell and color them.                
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Cells

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers are introduced to the life cycle of a cell. In groups, they identify and describe the function of organelles. They compare and contrast the differences and similarities between plant and animal cells as well. They complete...
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Building a DNA Model

For Teachers 9th - 12th
It has been decades since the discovery of DNA. Still, activities such building this DNA model allow blossoming scientists to better understand the components that form this overall structure. During this activity, they will also...