Worksheet
Curated OER

Bacterium Cells

For Students 6th - 7th
In this bacteria worksheet, students read several elements of bacterium cells, their diet, types, locations, reproduction, resting stages, effects of, and classification. Students also study a cross-section of bacterium cells.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Plant And Animal Cells

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students identify parts of plant and animal cells and describe the functions of each part. They distinguish between plant and animal cells. After a lecture/demo, students perform experiments which help them construct models of plant and...
Worksheet
Curated OER

Moore S Word Search Puzzle 1

For Teachers 6th - 8th
In this literacy worksheet, students find the words that are in the word search puzzle that focus upon the vocabulary that is from the theme of the sheet.
Handout
Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Plasma Membrane and Cytoplasm

For Students 9th - 10th
Article takes an in-depth look at the structure and function of the plasma membrane and cytoplasm of cells, the phospholipid bilayer, and microvilli.
Handout
City University of New York

The World of Cells: Plasma Membrane

For Students 9th - 10th
This is a basic description of the structure of cell membranes. Site provides colorful pictures of each membrane.
Handout
Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Structure of the Plasma Membrane

For Students 9th - 10th
Article takes a look at the different components (protein, lipid, cholesterol, and carbohydrate) of the plasma membrane, examining their roles, their diversity, and how they work together to make a secure boundary around the cell.
Interactive
BioMan Biology

Bio Man Biology: Cell Defense: The Plasma Membrane

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn all about cell membranes in this game. Build a plasma membrane and learn about the membrane's functions. Identify the parts of a membrane, and learn how diffusion, transport, and osmosis work in cells. Includes a worksheet that can...
Unit Plan
Vision Learning

Visionlearning: Cell Biology: Passive and Active Transporters

For Students 9th - 10th
Explanation of cell membranes and the way selective materials may move through them.
Unit Plan
Vision Learning

Vision Learning: Cells: Discovery and Basic Structure

For Students 9th - 10th
This module focuses on cell structure and how the organelles function together to form the smallest unit of life. The cell theory is also discussed along with the basics features of the cell. Site also includes an interactive practice...
Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Biology: Membrane Proteins

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Describes proteins in the plasma membrane.
Interactive
PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Cell Membrane: Just Passing Through

For Students 9th - 10th
This interactive feature describes some of the most important structures and functions of the cell membrane.
Handout
Ohio State University

Ohio State University: Cell Membranes

For Students 9th - 10th
Diagrams and animations help you understand the basics of cell membrane structure and function.
Interactive
Vision Learning

Visionlearning: Structure of Animal Cells

For Students 9th - 10th
Interactive illustration displays the organelles of an animal cell and their functions.
Handout
BiologyWise

Biology Wise: Peripheral and Integral Membrane Proteins

For Students 9th - 10th
Discusses the structure of a cell membrane, the role of membrane proteins, and the differences between integral membrane proteins and peripheral membrane proteins as regards to their functions, location, and relationship with the...
Unit Plan
Vision Learning

Visionlearning: Cell Biology: Introduction to Biological Membranes

For Students 9th - 10th
Explanation of complex and dynamic cell structures that are selective in regards to what is allowed to enter and exit cells.
Unit Plan
Vision Learning

Visionlearning: Cell Biology: Absorption, Distribution, and Storage of Chemicals

For Students 9th - 10th
Explanation of the different ways the chemicals or medicines may enter the body through cell membranes.
Activity
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Common Parts of the Cell 1

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Online activity summarizes the cell theory, describes four parts all cells have in common, and the importance of the work of Robert Hooke and Anton van Leeuwenhoek.
Interactive
Other

University of Cincinnati: Cells and Organelles

For Students 9th - 10th
An in-depth discussion of the different parts of eukaryotic and prokaryotic cells as well as a thorough explanation of organelles within the cell. The text is better suited to high school and middle school. However, there is a picture of...
Handout
BiologyWise

Biology Wise: Functions of the Plasma Membrane

For Students 9th - 10th
Describes the structure and functions of a cell membrane.
Handout
Florida State University

Florida State University: Molecular Expressions: Introdution to Cell and Virus Structure

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource provides a detailed diagram of animal, bacterial and plant cells and viral structure. Also included are detailed drawings, with definitions, of each of the cellular organelles.
Handout
Other

Golgi Complex: Structure and Function

For Students 9th - 10th
How do proteins move to the Golgi Complex? What types of secretion are controlled by the Golgi complex? How does Golgi complex regulate the insertion of plasma membrane proteins? Can proteins be transported back to the rough endoplasmic...
Graphic
Curated OER

The World of Cells: Plasma Membrane

For Students 9th - 10th
This is a basic description of the structure of cell membranes. Site provides colorful pictures of each membrane.
Graphic
Curated OER

The World of Cells: Plasma Membrane

For Students 9th - 10th
This is a basic description of the structure of cell membranes. Site provides colorful pictures of each membrane.
Activity
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Phospholipid Bilayers

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Tutorial describes the detailed structure and function of the plasma membrane, explains semipermeability, and summarizes the structure of a phospholipid.