Essential concepts: Cells, animal cells, plant cells ,bacteria,
prokaryotic, eukaryotic, unicellular, cell anatomy, organelles, nucleus, nuclear membrane, nuclear envelope, nucleolus, chromatin, DNA, chromosomes, cytoplasm, smooth endoplasmic reticulum, rough endoplasmic reticulum, mitochondria, chloroplasts, ribosomes, golgi body, golgi apparatus, cell membrane, plasma membrane, cell wall, miller-urey apparatus, nucleoid, ribosomes, pili, flagella, cell membrane, surface area, volume, cell size limits, cytoskeleton, centrioles Eukaryotic and Prokaryotic Cells: Similarities and Differences (video)In this lesson, we discuss the similarities and differences between the eukaryotic cells of your body and prokaryotic cells, such as bacteria. Importantly, eukaryotes organize different functions within specialized membrane-bound compartments called organelles. These structures do not exist inprokaryotes.
Plant Cell Structures: The Cell Wall and Central Vacuole (video)In this lesson, we'll talk about some of the things that make plant cells so different from our cells. In addition to being mean, green photosynthesizing machines, plant cells have cell walls and central vacuoles to make them unique!
How a Phospholipid Bilayer Is Both Hydrophobic and Hydrophilic (video)In this lesson, we will learn what gives phospholipids a dual personality. How can this molecule be both hydrophobic and hydrophilic, and why is this important to a cell?
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Prokaryotic and Eukaryotic Cell AnatomyThe cell is the basic unit of life, and to some extent is part of every biology course. The goal of this unit is to transition students from the large organic molecules to an actual living structure. Students will compare the anatomy of prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells, learning the function and identity of each organelle.
Eukaryotic and Prokaryotic Cells
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NOVA Origins Documentary: How Life BeganThis is the second episode in the four-part PBS NOVA Origins series. This episode focuses on current research trying to solve the puzzle of how life emerged from a collection of organic molecules. A special focus is placed on extremophiles; bacteria that are able to survive in harsh conditions. These include underwater volcanic vents and an underground cave filled with hydrogen sulfide gas
Eukaryotic Cell Analogy Powerpoint ProjectEarly biology students often feel overwhelmed with learning each of the
organelles of eukaryotic cells and their functions. One way to improve their success is to help them make connections to other ideas they are already familiar with. This project encourages students to formulate their own analogy to track the function of each organelle. Example analogies include a factory, shopping mall, and even the TV show Jersey Shore. |
Eukaryotic and Prokaryotic Cell Comparison LabStudents will examine different types of prepared and living cells to be able to differentiate between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells. To examine bacteria, students will create their own smears of yogurt, as well as examining preserved slides. To examine plant cells, they can examine slides of elodea, onion, and potato. For animal cells, they can simple scrape away a few of their own cheek cells.
Eukaryotic and Prokaryotic Cells
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