CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Life Science: Plant Cell Structures
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Even though plants and animals are both eukaryotes, plant cells differ in some ways from animal cells. Plant cells have a large central vacuole, are surrounded by a...
BiologyWise
Biology Wise: Plant Cell Structure and Parts
Describes plant cells and the structure and function of their different parts.
University of Missouri
Oklahoma State University Biotech Adventure: Plant Cell
Follow this link to a clearly labeled diagram of a plant cell. Includes written descriptions of all the parts of the cell.
Ohio State University
Ohio State University: Plant Cells
Use this informative essay and these great illustrations to learn how plant cells are different from animal cells.
BioEd Online
Bio Ed Online: The Science of Microbes: Magnifying and Observing Cells
In this activity, students create slides of plant cells and observe them under a microscope. The lesson plan and PowerPoint slides can be downloaded. The included instructional video on cell observation is 20 min. 44 sec.
BiologyWise
Biology Wise: Simple Steps on How to Build a Plant Cell Model
Describes the steps in how to make a model of a plant cell using simple materials and sweet foods like jello and candy.
University of Utah
University of Utah: Genetic Science Learning Center: The Evolution of the Cell
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.
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: Those Cells Look Good Enough to Eat.
This is a student led activity utilizing visualization and association to memorize the parts of animal and plant cells. Learners will work cooperatively to develop drawings to connect the parts of cells to one of their favorite things:...
BiologyWise
Biology Wise: Plant Cell Organelles
Explains how plant and animal cells are different and describes the organelles in a plant cell.
BiologyWise
Biology Wise: Tips on How to Make a 3 D Plant Cell Model
Describes the steps in how to make a model of a plant cell using clay and simple materials found at home. Suggestions for variations are also given.
University of Hamburg
University of Hamburg: The Cell Wall
This site provides a description of primary and secondary cell wall. Includes an image of cell wall structure.
Ohio State University
Ohio State University: Plant Cell Division and Cell Walls
A useful review of plant meristems, growth and cell wall construction. Good illustrations make for easy to understand information.
BiologyWise
Biology Wise: Structure and Functions of the Animal Cell
Explains how an animal cell differs from a plant cell and describes the many parts of an animal cell and their functions.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Biology for Kids: Plant Cell Chloroplasts
Study the plant cell chloroplasts in the science of biology including their function, structure, and how they help make energy through the process of photosynthesis on this site.
BiologyWise
Biology Wise: Chloroplast: Structure and Function
The structure and functions of chloroplasts are described in detail here.
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: Inside the Cell
In this lesson, students learn the different kinds of cells including plant and animal cells. They also learn how to identify and name the organelles of eukaryotic cells.
BiologyWise
Biology Wise: Vacuole Structure
The structure and function of a vacuole inside a plant cell are described.
University of California
Ucmp: Plantae
At this resource learners can take a look at the plant kingdom with a detailed examination of fossil records, life history and ecology, systematics, and morphology.
Exploratorium
Exploratorium: Microscope Imaging Station: Elodea Explorations
In this lesson, students will investigate plant cells and microscope measurement together by using Elodea plants.
BiologyWise
Biology Wise: Lysosome Structure
Lysosomes are found in both plant and animal cells. The structure and functions of this cell organelle are described here, with note made of the diseases that can be caused by defective lysosomes.
TED Talks
Ted: Ted Ed: What Does the Liver Do?
There's a factory inside you that weighs about 1.4 kilograms and runs for 24 hours a day. It's your liver: the heaviest organ in your body, which simultaneously acts as a storehouse, a manufacturing hub, and a processing plant. This...
University of Hamburg
University of Hamburg: Chloroplasts and Other Plastids
This site provides detailed information on chloroplasts. Explains the many duties that chloroplasts perform and why they are so important. Good diagrams.
Palomar Community College District
Palomar College: Stem & Root Anatomy
This is an advanced review from Palomar College of the types of cells that make up conducting tissue in stems and roots. The photos and diagrams are excellent!