Curated OER
Mutation and Genetic Change
In this genetic change worksheet, students read about how mutations can occur in germ cells and somatic cells. Students complete 1 multiple choice and 4 short answer questions.
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College
Serc: It Takes Teamwork: How Endosymbiosis Changed Life on Earth
A tutorial on symbiotic relationships that explores the differences between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells as well as the origins of eukaryotic organelles possibly being from endosymbiotic relationship. This tutorial also offers...
BiologyWise
Biology Wise: Prokaryotic vs. Eukaryotic Dna Replication Comparison
Detailed descriptions of what DNA replication looks like in eukaryotic and prokaryotic cells and how they are similar and different.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Biology: Earth Forms and Life Begins Study Guide
This comprehensive study guide covers the main terms and concepts needed for a unit on the origin of life.
Famous Scientists
Famous Scientists: Lynn Margulis
Read the biography of Lynn Margulis in this article. Learn how her endosymbiotic theory of eukaryotic cell development revolutionized our understanding of the origin of life.
City University of New York
Exploring Life: The First Cells
A brief essay about older and more recent ideas on when the first cells evolved. Good coverage of different scientific theories about the origin of life.
Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory
Dna From the Beginning: Higher Cells Have Ancient Dna
Eukaryotic cells have separate DNA from mitochondria and chloroplasts which indicates that they were once primitive cells on their own. This multimedia article includes animations, pictures, video, biographical information, and quiz...
National Institute of Educational Technologies and Teacher Training (Spain)
Ministerio De Educacion: La Formas De Organizacion De La Vida
In this unit you will learn about the origin of the cells and their differences. It includes 15 interactive activities.