Explains how an animal cell differs from a plant cell and describes the many parts of an animal cell and their functions.

Describes plant cells and the structure and function of their different parts.

Follow this link to a clearly labeled diagram of a plant cell. Includes written descriptions of all the parts of the cell.

Stem functions, origin of the shoot, meristem structure, dicot stems, and monocot stems are the topics examined in this thorough lesson.

A reference site exploring cell structure. Learn about the structures and functions of the major organelles of the cell. Also included are research questions to better understand the cell.

Lesson plan using an apple, tea bag, onion, and celery to teach plant parts and their function.

In this lesson, young scholars will investigate plant cells and microscope measurement together by using Elodea plants.

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.

In this video segment [3:25] from Cyberchase, a plant expert shows Bianca the patterns and symmetry found in nature.

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...

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.

This comprehensive lesson provides information on the functions of stems, control of stem growth, structure of stems, axillary buds and branching, and modified stems.

Information about the different types of plant stems and their function.

Describes stomata and their functions in photosynthesis, transpiration, and regulation of water retention and loss by plants.

Peruse this site and discover some interesting facts about stems as well as learn what its' function is.