Cells
Cell Parts
Cheek Cell Lab -В
observe cheek cells under the microscope
Cheek Cell Virtual Lab – ifВ you missed it in class
Animal Cell Coloring
- color a typical animal cell
Plant Cell Coloring
- color a typical plant cell
Plant Cell Lab
-В microscope observation of onion and elodea
Plant Cell Lab Makeup -В 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
- color a typical bacteria cell
Cell City Analogy
- 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
- research cells on the web, use computer to create your own cell
Cell Rap – song or poem to describe the parts of the cell
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 Internet Lesson -В view animations of meiosis, compare to mitosis
Cell Cycle Cut and Paste
- students arrange words and draw arrows to illustrate mitosis
Cell Processes
Diffusion
- 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
- vocabulary review
Cell Membrane Images – work in groups to create captions and titles for images depicting the cell membrane and transport across it.
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)
