Curated OER
Biology: Creative Cells
Pupils use various snacks to make large models of human cells. Items such as gumballs, gummy worms, and jelly beans represent the nucleus, golgi bodies, and mitochondria. As each piece of candy is added, the teacher explains what it...
Quia
Quia: Cell Organelles
This site lets students practice vocabulary words related to cell organelles. The same vocabulary words are presented in one of four different games for students.
BiologyWise
Biology Wise: Basic Unit of Life: Plant Cell Structure and Functions
Describes the three types of plant cells and their differences, and the structures within a plant cell and their functions.
My Science Site
Neuroscience for Kids: Types of Neurons (Nerve Cells) [Pdf]
Site delves into what neurons are and what they do. Also contains colorful illustrations of neurons.
Cells Alive
Cells Alive!: Endoplasmic Reticulum
This Cells Alive page contains both schematic and description of endoplasmic reticulum.