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Standard 2

Students will understand that all organisms are composed of one or more cells that are made of molecules, come from preexisting cells, and perform life functions.

Objective 3

Investigate the structure and function of cells and cell parts.

• Animal Cell Mitosis Animation
  This animation demonstrates the stages of mitosis in an animal cell.
• Biology Project
  Do you need a little extra help with biology? Need a tutorial to help you understand something? Find it here.
• Cell Respiration Activity
  This interactive slideshow explains cell respiration. Along the way click on "practice" to test your understanding.
• Cells Alive
  3-D images and cell cams will help you learn about plant and animal cells. Teachers, this site could be used as a teaching tool for your Spanish speakers. All information is available in Spanish. Good illustrations will help.
• Cellular Respiration
  The videos on this site will help you understand cellular respiration, the Krebs Cycle, glycolysis and more.
• Enzymatic!
  Do this virtual lab and play a game to learn about enzymes.
• Enzyme Action
  In this activity you will explore the effects of enzymes on chemical reactions and build enzyme-substrate complexes.
• Interactive Cell Models
  Interact with these colorful models to better understand Eukaryotic and Prokaryotic cells.
• Light and Plant Growth Virtual Lab
  In this lab you can test different colors of light and see the effect on photosynthesis.
• Photosynthesis and Cellular Respiration
  Use these colorful animations to learn about these topics.
• Snurfle Meiosis and Genetics
  Interactive game to understand meiosis and fertilization and passing on of genetic characteristics

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