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Memorable Cell Membrane

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Students investigate the components of a cell membrane. For this cell membrane lesson plan, students build a cell membrane model using toothpicks and candy to represent the parts of the membrane including the phospholipid bilayer and the...
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How to: Build a Plant Cell

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students build a 3-dimensional model of a plant cell with household objects. In this plant biology lesson plan, students construct replica plant cells in groups of three. After completing their projects, students share their creations...
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Cells and Organelles

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Young scholars define the parts of a cell and make a model.  In this cells and organelles lesson, students construct organelles from supplied materials.  Young scholars describe the parts of their constructions.
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The Human Body - Five Types of Human Cells

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers complete a chart/graphic organizer based on the reading passage and locate specific information within the reading passage to complete the Human Body Cells Chart. They then utilize the Human Body Cells Chart to complete...
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Cell Division: Frog Egg Division Observation and Modeling

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Students create and test a hypothesis about cell division. After observation of Frog Egg cell division, students write obervations and refine process and hypothesis. The use of scientific method, group work and inquiry are fostered by...
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Cells: Nature's Building Blocks

For Teachers 7th - 9th
What you will find on this page is the general outline of a unit on the use of a microscope and the structure of the cell. There is no actual educational content here, so you will need to design the details of each of the four student...
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Cells in the Making

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Students examine and research the parts of a cell, their functions, and life processes. They simulate how cells receive nutrients using coffee filters, water, and coffee, and construct cells using pudding, cookie dough, and candy.
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Cells

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Learners research both plant and animal cell characteristics. They draw the parts of each cell and as groups present their research.
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Stem Cells and Diabetes

For Teachers 9th - Higher Ed
Students investigate stem cells. In this science lesson, students discuss stem cells and view a video about human embryonic development. Students conduct the pulse-chase.
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Community Cell

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students explore parts and functions of the cell, and create models of assigned organelles.
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Cells

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Young scholars explore the cell and cell processes. They create "cytoplasm", make a model of the cell and its organelles, and simulate the osmosis and the diffusion of materials into and out of the cell.
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The Cell

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students study the basic processes by which cells divide and transfer their genetic information. They recognize and distinguish possible inherited traits and through the discovery method of the facts and principles of inheritance....
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Cells All Around

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students measure the size of an epithelial cell and to estimate the number of epithelial cells in a given area of the body. After watching a video on cells, student groups perform an experiment using a microscope to view some of their...
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Parts of the Flower and Pollination

For Teachers 1st - 3rd
Students review the parts of the plant and recognize the parts that are important for pollination.  In this pollination lesson, students illustrate and label the parts of a flower.  Students compare different types of flowers.
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Constructing a Cell

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders, in groups, make a model of a plant or animal cells and represent each of the organelles in the cell.
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Journey to the Center of a Cell

For Teachers 9th
Ninth graders create a large scale model of a eukaryotic cell. In this biology lesson, 9th graders identify the different parts and function of the cells by using a robot to navigate through the cell models. They create a video tutorial...
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Cell Project

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students investigate cells. They discover what cells are, where they are found, what they do and what they are made of. They construct a giant cell that is posted on the bulletin board.
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Edible Cell

For Teachers 4th - 6th Standards
Students identify cell parts and their function. For this animal cell lesson, students view a video clip and discuss cell components. Students create an edible replica of an animal cell using food items.
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Stem Cell Research Policy Lesson Plan: Create an Advocacy Brochure

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students after researching the science and the controversy around stem cell research, students create brochures to display their knowledge and a point of view.
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Photosynthesis and Cell Respiration

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders participate in scientific inquires regarding the concepts of photosynthesis and cell respiration. In this photosynthesis and cell respiration instructional activity, 5th graders describe the process of photosynthesis with...
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Cell Organelles

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students explore biology by researching living cells. In this living organism lesson, students participate in a role-playing activity in which all the students in class form one plant cell by portraying specific parts of a cell. Students...
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The Cell

For Teachers 10th
Tenth graders explore the parts of a cell. In pairs, classmates construct a model of a eukaryotic cell, detailing its morphology and function. With the use of computer technology, 10th graders create cell book for middle schoolers. ...
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MAKING THREE DIMENSIONAL PLANT AND ANIMAL CELLS

For Teachers 7th - 11th
Young scholars create two different cells, one plant and one animal.  In this plant and animal cell lesson students form groups and construct a part of a cell. Young scholars then put them all together to form one plant or animal...
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Cell Pizza

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students identify parts and functions of microscope. Students watch video, Cells and Life about cell parts with actual pictures and actual cells. Students discuss video and identify parts of the cells that animals and plants have in...

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