Cells
Children's Books
Cells Are Us. By Fran Balkwill. Illus. by MIC Rolph. (1994). 32p. Carolrhoda Books, (978-0876146361). Gr. 3-5.
This is a book about the various types of cells that make up the human body. By using lively and expressive language, and by portraying the different cells with colorful and imaginative drawings, the author and artist teach the reader how an individual person is created from just one cell.
This is a book about the various types of cells that make up the human body. By using lively and expressive language, and by portraying the different cells with colorful and imaginative drawings, the author and artist teach the reader how an individual person is created from just one cell.
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Enjoy Your Cells. By Fran Balkwill. Illus. by MIC Rolph. (2001). 32p. Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory Press, (978-0879695842). Gr. 3-5.
A unique brand of simple but scientifically accurate commentary and exuberantly colorful graphics to take young readers on an entertaining exploration of the amazing, hidden world of cells, proteins, and DNA.
A unique brand of simple but scientifically accurate commentary and exuberantly colorful graphics to take young readers on an entertaining exploration of the amazing, hidden world of cells, proteins, and DNA.
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Cell Wars. By Fran Balkwill. Illus. by MIC Rolph. (1994). 28p. First Avenue Editions, (978-0876146378). Gr. 3-5.Explains how cells fight off diseases and viruses in the human body.
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Plant Cells. By Penny Dowdy. (2009). 48p. Crabtree Publishing Company, (978-0778749639). Gr. 5.How do plant cells work? How are botanists using the genetic information they are learning from studying plant cells? Author Dowdy answers these questions and more in this forty-eight page picture book.
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Powerful Plant Cells. By Rebecca L. Johnson. Illus. by Jack Desrocher. (2007). 48p. Lerner Classroom, (978-0822585305). Gr. 2-5.
You probably know that all living things need food to survive, including plants. So where do plants get their food? They make it themselves! This book takes you inside plant cells and shows you up-close photos of all the different cell parts.
You probably know that all living things need food to survive, including plants. So where do plants get their food? They make it themselves! This book takes you inside plant cells and shows you up-close photos of all the different cell parts.
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Mighty Animal Cells. By Rebecca L. Johnson. Illus. by Jack Desrocher. (2007). 48p. Millbrook Press, (978-0822571377). Gr. 2-5.
You probably know that your body is made of different kinds of cells. But did you know that you started out as just one cell? So did all animals! Find out how a whole animal grows from that first cell.
You probably know that your body is made of different kinds of cells. But did you know that you started out as just one cell? So did all animals! Find out how a whole animal grows from that first cell.
Web Sites for Kids
SOLpass - Cell Activities
Students explore terms, concepts, and various aspects about Cells through multiple games.
BrainPOP - Cells
BrainPop offers videos (and other resources) about cells.
Inside a Cell
Look inside a plant or animal cell via Learn.Genetics.
Cells Models: An Interactive Animation
Interactive Animal and Plant Cells via Cells Alive.
The Mixed Up Cells
Solve the mystery of the mixed-up cells.
Students explore terms, concepts, and various aspects about Cells through multiple games.
BrainPOP - Cells
BrainPop offers videos (and other resources) about cells.
Inside a Cell
Look inside a plant or animal cell via Learn.Genetics.
Cells Models: An Interactive Animation
Interactive Animal and Plant Cells via Cells Alive.
The Mixed Up Cells
Solve the mystery of the mixed-up cells.
Teacher Resources - Lessons/Activities
Study Jams, Science: Animal or Plant - cells
This site can be utilized by both the teacher and the student to assist with teaching cells. It is an entertaining place to watch relevant videos, learn songs, and take tests.
VDOE "Building A Cell" Lesson Plan
This is a VDOE enhanced scope and sequence 5th grade lesson plan investigating cells.
Cell Notes
Cell Theory Notes.
Cell Vocabulary Sort
Sort for students to cut out and match vocabulary with definitions.
Comparison of Plant and Animal Cells
A worksheet overview comparing plant and animal cells.
Plant and Animal Cell Venn Diagram
Comparing and contrasting animal and plant cells using a Venn Diagram and then answering questions.
Lab - making red blood cells
A teacher's blog explaining how to make red blood cells and use it within the class in conjunction with cells.
This site can be utilized by both the teacher and the student to assist with teaching cells. It is an entertaining place to watch relevant videos, learn songs, and take tests.
VDOE "Building A Cell" Lesson Plan
This is a VDOE enhanced scope and sequence 5th grade lesson plan investigating cells.
Cell Notes
Cell Theory Notes.
Cell Vocabulary Sort
Sort for students to cut out and match vocabulary with definitions.
Comparison of Plant and Animal Cells
A worksheet overview comparing plant and animal cells.
Plant and Animal Cell Venn Diagram
Comparing and contrasting animal and plant cells using a Venn Diagram and then answering questions.
Lab - making red blood cells
A teacher's blog explaining how to make red blood cells and use it within the class in conjunction with cells.
Teacher Resources - Assessment
Cell Vocabulary Test, 5.5
Test checking cell, 5.5, vocabulary knowledge.
Comparing Plant and Animal Cells Quiz
A worksheet with a blank animal and plant cell for the students to label as a quiz.
What did you learn today, exit questions/quiz on cells
A Cell Theory quiz, or exit slip, to see how much the students learned.
Test checking cell, 5.5, vocabulary knowledge.
Comparing Plant and Animal Cells Quiz
A worksheet with a blank animal and plant cell for the students to label as a quiz.
What did you learn today, exit questions/quiz on cells
A Cell Theory quiz, or exit slip, to see how much the students learned.