Cells & Microscopes
The Inner Life
Link to a video produced by biologists and computer animators at Harvard University. This video shows some very unique footage of processes going on inside our cells every minute of every day. Watch the video and think about:
- Things you already know about cells.
- Things you see in the video that you're curious about.
- (Later) Things you learned about cells.
Cellular Organelles: A Spotlight on Research
PowerPoint and accompanying notes page exploring how research has led scientists to our current understanding of the cell and its organelles.
Cell Structure & Organelles Web-quest
Use the websites provided to complete the activities and answer all questions. You will submit your answers digitally for a classwork grade.
Online Microscope Lab
Follow the instructions provided by the tutorial to complete the necessary drawings in your notebook.