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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Cells: A First-Hand View

For Teachers 6th - 12th
In the first of two activities, your charges prepare wet mount slides of cork and bean sprout cells in imitation of Robert Hooke's historical investigation. An excerpt from his notes is included. Then, investigators compare animal cells...
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Worksheet
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K12 Reader

Microscopes Magnify Things

For Students 2nd - 3rd Standards
After examining a short article about light microscopes, readers record their responses to a series of comprehension questions based on the text.
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Parts of a Microscope

For Students 9th - 10th
In this biology lesson, students label and identify the different parts of a microscope. They complete 16 short answer questions about each part's function and complete 12 review questions in the end.
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Interactive
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Microscope Online

For Students 7th - 10th
For this microscope worksheet, students use an on line site to answer questions about the history of the microscope, they view objects and identify what each is, they explore different magnifications of the microscope and they answer...
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Organizer
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Microscopes Online

For Students 7th - 10th
In this microscopes worksheet, students access a website to complete questions about the early compound microscopes and the scientist involved in the development. This worksheet has 1 graphic organizer, 7 fill in the blank, and 10 short...
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Quiz Questions - Cells

For Students 3rd - 5th
In this cells worksheet, students read and choose the multiple choice answers to 20 questions involving cells, microscopes, and the life process of Growth.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Cell Works

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students observe slides of cork cells and discuss the use of microscopes. They view a power point presentation on "Looking Inside Cells" and take notes aligned with the PPT presentation. They collaborate with a partner to create an...
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Worksheet
Curated OER

The Cell Theory

For Students 9th - 12th
In this cells worksheet, high schoolers review how the cell theory was developed. Students review the structure and function of cell structures and active transport. This worksheet has 30 fill in the blank questions.
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Structure and Function of the Cell/Introduction to the Cell

For Students 7th - 12th
So, this is not technically a worksheet, but rather a chapter of reading material, pictures, and diagrams introducing young biologists to the cell. Cell theory, diversity, size, and shape are described. The internal organization and...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Cell Theory, Plant And Animal Cell Comparison

For Teachers 10th
Tenth graders study plant and animal cells.  In this investigative lesson students draw their own animal cells and label them. 
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

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.