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Watch a 3D animation video on the structure of a cell, highlighting the different parts and their functions. This will help students visualize the complex structures of cells in a more digestible manner.

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Biology: Cell Structure I Nucleus Medical Media

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Use an online interactive cell model to explore the various parts of a cell. Students can click on different parts to learn more about each component’s role and function.

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Organize a hands-on activity where students create cell models using different kinds of candy to represent organelles. This engages their creativity while reinforcing the structure of cells.

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Engage with a virtual lab simulation where students can conduct experiments on cells. This encourages scientific inquiry and exploration within the safe confines of a virtual environment.

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Microscope Activities

Cheek Cell Lab - observe cheek cells under the microscope

Observing Plant Cells - microscope observation of onion and elodea

Comparing Plant and Animal Cells - compare onion cells to human cheek cells

Investigation: What are the Different Types of Cells - survey of different kinds of cells, cheek, blood, onion root, leaf

Exploring Cells - follow in the footsteps of famous scientists like Hooke and Van Leeuwenhoek by looking at slides of cork, paramecium (animalcules) and typical plant and animal specimens.

Investigation: Banana Starch and Plastids - compare a ripe banana to a green banana by viewing plastids stained with iodine

Exploring Eukaryote and Prokaryote Cells - a comprehensive microscope lab that covers various types of cells like bacteria, plants, animals, and protozoa.

Why Are Cells So Small? - measure the surface area and volume of boxes as a cell model

Cell Size Experiment - use agar and a basic solution to illustrate how fast fluids can diffuse into a cell, dependent on cell size

Coloring and Labeling Activities

Animal Cell Coloring - color a typical animal cell

Plant Cell Coloring - color a typical plant cell

Prokaryote Coloring - color a typical bacteria cell

Cell City Analogy - compares a cell to a city by describing what each part of the cell does

Internet Activity on Cells (Cells Alive) - view interactive cells at cellsalive.com; complete worksheet

Cell Model - create a cell from household and kitchen items, rubric included

Cell Rap - fun poem to describe the parts of the cell, sing to the tune of "Fresh Prince"

Practice Labeling the Cell and Endomembrane System - complex drawing showing plant and animal cells, and protein synthesis

Simple Cell Labeling - simple cell drawing compared to a 3d complex cell diagram

Amoeba Sisters Video - worksheet for short program that outlines the structures of the cell and their functions

Cell Readings and Data Analysis

Gaucher Disease - explores a lysosome storage disorder

Mitochondria and Energy Production - explores structure of the mitochondria and how ATP is harvested

Data Analysis of Mitochondria Function - explores oxidative damage resulting from a toxic exposure (AP Bio)

What Causes Mitochondrial Disease - CER that explores different types of mutations that results in nonfunctioning mitochondria

Mitochondrial Disorders - What Happens When Cells Don't Get Enough Energy - read about a young girl diagnosed with a mitochondrial disorder (causes and symptoms)

Cell Reproduction

Mitosis in an Onion - view picture, identify the stages of mitosis in each of the cells

Cell Cycle Label - label a picture of the stages of mitosis, identify parts of the cell such as the centriole and spindle

Onion Root Tip Lab - view real cells with a microscope, requires lab equipment and prepared slides

Onion and Whitefish - view cells, if you missed the classroom lab; virtual version of the mitosis lab

Mitosis Internet Lesson - view animations of mitosis; questions

Meiosis Study Guide - view animations of meiosis, compare to mitosis

Cell Cycle Cut and Paste - students arrange words and draw arrows to illustrate mitosis

Cancer: Out of Control Cells - article describing how the cell cycle relates to cancer, includes questions

Osmosis and Diffusion

Observe Diffusion in a Bag - model diffusion using a plastic baggie, iodine and a beaker. This article explains what happens.

Transport Across the Cell Membrane - simple diagram shows how molecules enter the cell through diffusion, facilitated diffusion, and osmosis

Cell Membrane Images - work in groups to create captions and titles for images depicting the cell membrane and transport across it.

Case Study: Cystic Fibrosis - for AP Biology, examines the role of cell membrane proteins in clearing mucus from the lungs.

Observing Osmosis - use an egg, vinegar, corn syrup, will take a few days
Salt and Elodea - quick lab to observe the effects of salt water on elodea cells

Diffusion and Osmosis Crossword Puzzle - vocabulary review

Cell Transport Review Guide - with questions, definitions and images

Osmosis in Cells - AP Lab 1, modified, using dialysis tubes and sugar solutions to observe water movement

Water Potential and Molarity - measure the mass of carrots after soaking in different molarity solutions to determine the molarity of the carrot

Investigation - Cell Membrane Bubble Lab - model properties of the cell membrane with straws and a bubble solution

Cellular Respiration

Photosynthesis and Respiration Model - image shows the two processes are connected; students answer questions related to a graphi

Chemiosmosis Coloring - color the membrane and the steps involved in the production of ATP

Converting Light Energy into Chemical Energy - label of graphic of photosystems I and II

Cellular Respiration Graphic Organizer - map of the steps involved in cellular respiration ( Key, TpT)

Observing Cellular Respiration - AP Biology Lab using peas and respirometers

Cellular Respiration Virtual Lab - AP Lab that can be performed online at LabBench

Rate of Respiration Virtual Lab - use a simulator to show change in respiration of germinating seeds

Case Study: The Cyanide Murders - explores cellular respiration and why we need oxygen

Mouse Respiration CER - shows a graph of respiration rates at different temperatures

Photosynthesis

Plant Pigments - Use chromatography to observe plant pigments separate

Photosynthesis Simulation - this simulator uses light and varying levels of carbon dioxide to explore rates of photosynthesis, replaces the waterweed simulator

Photosynthesis Lab - AP Lab, uses spinach leaves and light to measure the rate of photosynthesis. Oxygen bubbles cause leaf disks to float when they are exposed to light.

Calvin Cycle (TED-Ed) - video worksheet with labeling and practice questions

Inquiry Investigation - what factors affect rate of transpiration - use leaves and evaporation to explore how plants take up water

Stomate and Leaf Investigation - view stomata under the microscope and determine density on upper and lower surface of the leaf

Investigate Photosynthesis with Vernier Probes - explore changes in oxygen levels in plants exposed to light

Use Phenol Red to Observe Photosynthesis - submerge water plants in a solution of phenol red, color change indicates changes in carbon dioxide in solution

Cell Metabolism and Biochemistry

Acids and Bases - basic coloring showing how water dissociates into ions, pH scale

Biomolecules Boxing - students make boxes showing the four biomolecules of life and use the boxes to practice structure and functions

Enzyme Lab - use liver to show how catalase breaks down hydrogen peroxide into oxygen and water, bubbling is used to measure the reaction at different temperatures.

Analyzing Graphics - Enzymes - shows substrates and enzyme interactions and explores competitive inhibition

Observe Catalase Activity in Yeast - create sodium alginate spheres to observe how catalase breaks down hydrogen peroxide

Enzyme Activity Using Toothpickase - simulate the activity of an enzyme by breaking toothpicks.

Organic Compounds - concept map, students fill in terms related to organic chemistry (carbohydrates, nucleotides..etc

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A collection of worksheets and resources related to the cell. Includes information on plant cells, animal cells, and bacteria cells.

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Cell Division Explained Through Animation

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Cell Division Explained Through Animation

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Show an animated video that explains how cells divide (mitosis and meiosis), illustrating the process in a step-by-step manner that's easy for sixth graders to follow.

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Cell Cycle and Cell Division process ( 3D animation )

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Introduce the history of cell theory by examining copies of historical documents and scientific discoveries. This activity helps students understand the evolutionary progression of scientific thought.

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Have students create their own cell models using play-dough. This hands-on activity encourages creativity while reinforcing their understanding of cell structure.

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Create a visually engaging presentation to compare and contrast plant and animal cells, highlighting their similarities and differences. This could then lead to a classroom discussion or a writing assignment.

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Conduct a quiz game using an online platform. Include questions on cell functions, structures, and organelles learned in class. This interactive activity promotes recall and reinforces learning.

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Cell organelles and their functions Quiz

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This online quiz is called Cell organelles and their functions. It was created by member biologyteach and has 13 questions.

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Introduce a cell parts crossword puzzle as a fun way for students to review terms and concepts covered in class. This could be done individually or in small groups.