Cells

Cell Parts

Cheek Cell Lab -  word_icon observe cheek cells under the microscope
Cheek Cell Virtual Lab – if  you missed it in class
Animal Cell Coloring – color a typical animal cell

Plant Cell Coloring word_icon- color a typical plant cell
Plant Cell Lab word_icon -  microscope observation of onion and elodea
Plant Cell Lab Makeup -  microscope observation of onion and elodea, if students missed the lab that day they can view a site with pictures to complete lab handout
Plant Cell Virtual Lab – use a virtual microscope to view plant cells.

Comparing Plant and Animal Cells – looks at cheek and onion cells

Prokaryote Coloring word_icon- color a typical bacteria cell
Cell City Analogy word_icon- compares a cell to a city
Cells Alive (internet) – view cells on the web
Cell Model – create a cell from household and kitchen items, rubric included
Cell Research & Design word_icon- research cells on the web, use computer to create your own cell

Cell Reproduction

Mitosis in an Onion – view picture, identify stages
Cell Cycle Label – label a picture of the stages of mitosis
Onion Root Tip Lab – view real cells with a microscope
Onion and Whitefish Virtual Lab – view cells, if you missed the classroom lab
Mitosis Internet Lesson word_icon – view animations of mitosis; questions
Meiosis Internet Lesson -  view animations of meiosis, compare to mitosis

Cell Processes

Diffusion word_icon- model diffusion using a plastic baggie
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 word_icon- vocabulary review

Chemiosmosis Coloring – color the membrane and the steps involved in the production of ATP
Cellular Respiration Concept Map – map of the steps involved in cellular respiration
Cellular Respiration – AP Lab 5, virtual lab at LabBench
Osmosis in Cells – AP Lab 1, modified
Plant Pigments – AP Lab 4, modified
Photosynthesis Simulation – use simulator online to adjust light settings and gather data on ATP production
Acids and Bases – basic coloring showing how water dissociates into ions, pH scale
Enzyme Lab – compare the rates catalase breaks down hydrogen peroxide
Enzyme Weblab – also looks at reaction rates, completed online
Organic Compounds – concept map, students fill in terms

Notes, Powerpoints and Other Resources

Powerpoint Presentations on the Cell
Cell Mitosis (notes)