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NSF: Biology Research
A bat, a mushroom, a blade of grass--they're easy to identify as "life." But what about a cold virus or mold? Biologists are life's detectives, discovering what “alive” really means.
http://www.nsf.gov/news/overviews/biology/index.jsp

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Stem Cells in the Spotlight
Find information on some of the most frequently asked questions for stem cells.
http://learn.genetics.utah.edu/content/tech/stemcells/index.html

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Cell Explorer
Learn about the inner workings of a cell through this interactive exhibit.
http://www.exploratorium.edu/traits/cell_explorer.html

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A Tour of the Cell
Although the cell is the smallest unit of life, it is by no means simple. Learn more about the cell.
http://www.nsf.gov/news/overviews/biology/interactive.jsp

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Cell Structure
This animation illustrates the structure and function of a prokaryotic cell, an animal cell, and a plant cell. There are interactive questions on each cell type. Lastly, organelles can be selected to construct a cell.
http://www.learnerstv.com/animation/animation.php?ani=162&cat=Biology

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A Closer Look at Chromosomes
Zoom in on the action of this Flash Activity to learn how cells reproduce. Find out about a specific kind of mistake in cell reproduction called translocation, and test your ability to spot chromosomes with this type of error. Learn about a doctor who did groundbreaking work on translocation or read the text-only version.
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/changingthefaceofmedicine/activities/chromosome.html

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Inside the Cell
The page provides information on the parts of a cell.
http://learn.genetics.utah.edu/content/begin/cells/insideacell/index.html

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Introduction to Cell and Virus Structure
Introduction to Cell and Virus Structure At first glance, the petal of a flower or the skin on the back of a human hand may seem smooth and seamless, as if they were composed of a single, indistinct substance. In reality, however, many tiny individu
http://micro.magnet.fsu.edu/cells/index.html

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The Cell
The page briefly discusses the cell.
http://web.jjay.cuny.edu/~acarpi/NSC/13-cells.htm

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The Cell
Explore the basic features of the and learn the major differences in cell structure and function. Then test your skill by taking an on-line quiz.
http://www.visionlearning.com/library/module_viewer.php?mid=64&l=&c3

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Living Things
Here you will find a unit of study on living things. You will learn about plants and animals and how individual plants and animals are grouped together in families. Discover how families interact with each other and learn about the circle of life.
http://www.fi.edu/tfi/units/life/life.html

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Bacteria Cells
Meet some amazing bacteria and other one-celled organisms and learn how our world depends on them.
http://www.eurekascience.com/ICanDoThat/bacteria_cells.htm

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What Makes You You? What Makes Me Me?
Zoom inside your cells to see what makes living things related, yet different.
http://www.amnh.org/ology/genetics#features/youYou/youyou.php?TB_iframe=tru ...

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Studying Cells
Use this tutorial to study the size and biology of cells and major events in cell biology. It also includes a review section on the scientific method and a short quiz.
http://www.biology.arizona.edu/cell_bio/tutorials/cells/cells.html

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Inside the Cell
This brochure provides an overview of the basic facts of cell biology. The brochure also contains some history of key scientific discoveries.
http://publications.nigms.nih.gov/insidethecell/Index.html

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Sun Animalcules and Amoebas
This resource provides a discussion on sun animalcules and amoebas and their characteristics.
http://microscopy-uk.org.uk/mag/wimsmall/sundr.html

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Animal Cell
This webpage hosts an interactive animation where students are able to drag and drop organelles into a virtual animal cell in order to practice cell labeling. This site will give students a visual conceptual learning experience.
http://www.kscience.co.uk/animations/animal_cell.htm

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Plant Cell
This webpage hosts an interactive animation where students are able to drag and drop organelles into a virtual plant cell in order to practice cell labeling. This site will give students a visual conceptual learning experience.
http://www.kscience.co.uk/animations/plant_cell.htm

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Learn About the Cell Nucleus
Here you will learn details on the structure of the nucleus, transmission electron micrographs of the nucleus, and structures within the nucleus.
http://www.cellnucleus.com/education_main.htm

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The Cell
The cell is one of the most basic units of life. There are millions of different types. Discover the unique functions and structures of cells and learn how the plant cell and animal cell differ.
http://web.jjay.cuny.edu/~acarpi/NSC/13-cells.htm

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The Virtual Electron Microscope
Students use a virtual electron microscope and their prior knowledge of cell structure to determine the identity of observed images.
http://school.discoveryeducation.com/lessonplans/activities/electronmicrosc ...

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C-E-L-L-O
After making gelatin cell models students will describe and locate the cell organelles while also comparing and contrasting plant and animal cells.
http://school.discoveryeducation.com/lessonplans/programs/cello/index.html

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Cells Alive Worksheet
You will look at computer models of cells, learn the functions and the descriptions of the cells and their components.
http://www.biologycorner.com/worksheets/cellsalive.html

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Mitosis: Chromosome Replication & Division
Through hands-on activities, students will describe how cells reproduce themselves. Students will also explain how chromosomes are copied and distributed to each daughter cell in a precise way.
http://www.biologylessons.sdsu.edu/classes/lab8/lab8.html

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How Do Plant and Animal Cells Differ? A basic difference between plants and animals is in their cells. Click on these web pages to get a closer look at cells and to find answers to your questions.

 

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