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Virtual Lab: Viewing Cells with Virtual Microscope
Are you looking for a simple way for your students to experience using a microscope and viewing cells? This print & go online activity is perfect for exposing your students to the use of a microscope while also learning about different types of animal & plant cells. This activity works well for multiple levels of students including AP Biology, Advanced Biology and General Biology. In this activity your students will: ✅Walk through how to use the virtual microscope ✅Follow steps to view 6
8th - 12th, Higher Education
Basic Principles, Biology, General Science
Cells Station Lab (8 Stations) Microscopes, Organelles, Osmosis + CER + Key
Need a complete, hands-on cells day that keeps every group engaged and actually builds understanding (not just labeling worksheets)? This Cells Station Lab is a structured 8-station rotation that combines real microscope observations, organelle function practice, prokaryote vs. eukaryote sorting, plant vs. animal comparisons, an osmosis model, and a CER conclusion—all with a teacher guide and answer key for easy setup and grading. ✅ What’s Included 8 station cards (clear directions + “Thi
5th - 9th
Biology
NGSS
MS-LS1-2
, MS-LS1-1
Also included in: Middle School Station Lab Bundle (5 Units) CER + Keys NGSS MS Science
AP Biology Cell Microscopy Lab: Plant vs Animal Cells
🔬 AP Biology Cell Microscopy LabComparing Plant & Animal Cells (Structure, Function, Inquiry, Data Analysis, FRQ Practice) Engage your students with a clear, visually guided AP Biology presentation that brings cell structure to life through microscopy, observation, and comparison of plant and animal cells. This ready-to-use, plug-and-play lesson walks students step-by-step through proper microscope techniques, while helping them identify key cellular structures and connect structure → function
9th - 12th
Biology
CCSS
RST.11-12.1
, RST.11-12.2
, RST.11-12.3
+7
No Prep Plans: Cells & Microorganisms (Writing a Formal Lab Report)
No Prep Plans: Cells & MicroorganismsResearch + Group Project (Writing a Formal Lab Report)Year 7 Biology | Aligns with Cambridge Lower Secondary ScienceBring biology to life with this engaging, hands-on research and lab report project designed for Year 7 students! In this investigation-focused lesson, students explore cells and microorganisms through microscope observations, scientific drawings, research tasks, and formal lab report writing. Perfect for science teachers looking for a structured
6th - 8th
Biology, General Science
Fluorescent Microscopy Virtual Lab – GFP, RFP & DAPI Imaging Activity
Introduce students to one of the most powerful imaging techniques in modern biology with this Fluorescent Microscopy Virtual Lab. In this interactive investigation, students explore how fluorescent microscopes allow scientists to visualize structures inside cells using fluorescent markers such as GFP, RFP, and DAPI. Using a realistic microscopy simulator, students adjust filters, exposure time, and imaging settings to capture high-quality fluorescent images and understand how researchers prod
10th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
Biology, General Science
Mitosis Microscope Lab
Give your students a hands-on investigation of the cell cycle, mitosis, and the effects of environmental signals with this AP Biology lab. In this lab, students compare an "unknown" prepared onion root tip slide to a control sample to determine if the cells were exposed to a growth compound (IAA, a plant hormone/auxin). This lab emphasizes quantitative analysis, cell observation, and data interpretation. Students observe cells and count cells in each phase of mitosis, calculate percentages, crea
9th - 12th
Biology
IB DP Biology Light Microscope & Magnification Lab Notes + Audio (2025)
⚡Light Microscopy and Cell Measurement: Lab Sheets & Teacher Notes⚡This pre-lab investigation pack keeps things simple for students who prefer less reading. Adapting to Modern Learning PreferencesToday's students increasingly prefer audio and visual content over dense text, yet many chemistry resources haven't adapted to this shift. This lab pack helps by offering essential content in multiple formats. Rather than traditional pre-lab questions that students often rush through, these notes are me
10th - 12th, Adult Education
Basic Principles, Biology, General Science
Cheek Cells Lab Student Worksheet
This product can be used alone or in conjunction with the Cheek Cells Lab Presentation. The presentation will focus more on how to use a microscope, for students who already know how to use and prepare slides, the worksheet alone will be sufficient.
6th - 11th
Biology, General Science
NGSS
MS-LS1-2
, MS-LS1-1
Cheek Cells Lab Presentation
The presentation can be used alone or in conjunction with the Cheek Cells Lab Student Worksheet. This presentation goes through the entire process of how to use a microscope, how to prepare a wet mount slide, and how to focus on cells.
6th - 10th
Biology, General Science
NGSS
MS-LS1-2
, MS-LS1-1
Science Detective: Cell Theory Escape Room & Organelle Mystery Puzzles
Turn your Life Science unit into a high-stakes mission! This Science Detective packet uses an immersive narrative to teach Cell Theory and Organelle functions. Students must solve technical 'Locks' and decode 'Missions' to stabilize the lab and complete the case. What’s Inside the Case File:Mission Briefing: A story-driven introduction that hooks students immediately.The Microscope Workshop: A code-breaking activity focusing on cell parts and history.Capsule Pod Mission: A logic-based review of
4th - 6th
Biology, General Science, Other (Science)
CCSS, NGSS
RI.4.1
, RI.5.1
, L.4.6
+8
Measuring with Microscopes
Give your students hands-on microscopy skills without the lab. This resource pairs a free interactive light microscope simulator with a structured worksheet that walks students through calibration, measurement, and data analysis — exactly the skills they need for practical exams. Students use the simulator to select slides, adjust objective lenses, focus, pan across specimens, and measure cells using an eyepiece graticule — just like a real microscope. The worksheet guides them through every st
10th - 12th
Biology
AP Biology Cell Microscopy Presentation: Comparing Plant & Animal Cells
🔬 AP Biology Cell Microscopy Presentation Comparing Plant & Animal Cells (Structure, Function, Inquiry, Data Analysis, FRQ Practice) Bring cell structure to life with this engaging, student-friendly AP Biology presentation that guides students through microscopy, observation, and comparison of plant and animal cells. This ready-to-use, plug-and-play lesson walks students step-by-step through proper microscope techniques, while helping them identify key cellular structures and connect structure
9th - 12th
Biology
CCSS
RST.11-12.1
, RST.11-12.2
, RST.11-12.3
+7
Brownian Motion and Molecular Movement in Cells (Advanced Biology/Hands-on)
This hands-on lab investigation introduces students to Brownian motion as observable evidence of molecular activity. Using a microscope, students analyze how temperature affects particle movement and relate their findings to diffusion, osmosis, and homeostasis within cells. Designed for high school and AP Biology, this engaging lab reinforces the kinetic molecular theory and connects microscopic motion to macroscopic biological processes. Standards Alignment: NGSS (High School): HS-LS1-3: Provid
7th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
Biology, Chemistry, Physical Science
NGSS
MS-LS1-7
, MS-LS1-2
, HS-PS3-2
+4
IB Biology Microscope Lab
About: This is my microscope lab that I do with my IB Biology students close to the end or at the end of the Cell Biology Unit. I couldn't find one lone document online that I liked but I could find numerous different things. So, I went ahead and compiled my own version of multiple different labs into one document. What you are getting: This lab is broken up into 4 parts. Part 1: Lab on microscope parts, functions and how to use the microscope. Students cut out a letter "e" and note how the mic
11th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
Biology, Science
Histology Lab
This Histology Lab encourages students to closely examine cells under the microscope while looking at a range of slide types, while also considering how tissues come together to create functional organs. The lab consists of multiple stations, each focusing on a different tissue type.
9th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
Anatomy, Biology, General Science
NGSS
HS-LS1-2
1:36
Careers That Use a Microscope – Interactive STEM Lesson
The “Careers That Use a Microscope” interactive lesson invites students to explore six real scientific professions through hands-on investigation. From crime labs and hospitals to geology, microbiology, and jewelry inspection, learners uncover the hidden details that only a microscope can reveal. Activities:• Reveal a faint fingerprint and match it to the correct person in a database (forensic science) • Identify natural vs heat-treated sapphires by examining inclusions and color zones (jewele
7th - 11th
Biology, General Science, Other (Science)
AP Biology Lab | Osmosis & Tonicity in Red Onion Cells Hypertonic vs Hypotonic
AP Biology Plasmolysis Lab | Osmosis & Tonicity in Red Onion Cells | Hypertonic vs Hypotonic Solutions Looking for an engaging, visual, and AP Biology-aligned osmosis lab? This Plasmolysis in Red Onion Cells Lab helps students explore osmosis, passive transport, water potential, tonicity, homeostasis, and cell membrane function through hands-on microscopy investigations! Students observe how red onion cells respond when exposed to hypotonic and hypertonic solutions, allowing them to directly
9th - 12th
Biology
CCSS
RST.11-12.1
, RST.11-12.2
, RST.11-12.3
+7
AP Biology Water Potential | Guided Notes, Answer Key & Video Lesson
✨Make water potential and osmosis equations simple for your AP Biology students with this ready-to-use resource that blends math and biology seamlessly. ✏️Students will learn to: Apply the core formula (Ψ = Ψp + Ψs) with step-by-step scaffolding Use the solute potential equation (Ψs = –iCRT) in real-world practice Work through guided practice problems with potato cores and sucrose solutions Predict water movement in cells and connect calculations to osmosis labs Understand biological applicat
9th - 12th
Biology, General Science
CCSS, NGSS
HSN-Q.A.3
, HSA-CED.A.1
, RST.11-12.1
+3
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AP Biology Unit 2 Bundle: Cell Structure & Function Labs & Presentations
Bring Unit 2 to life with this AP Biology Unit 2 Lab & Presentation Bundle: Cell Structure & Function, designed to help students move from seeing cells to understanding how they function as dynamic systems. This bundle includes 2 engaging, inquiry-based labs and their matching presentations, giving you a complete instructional system that connects microscopic structure to cellular processes and energy flow. Students don’t just observe—they analyze, model, and explain. 🧪 What’s Included:2 Co
9th - 12th
Biology
CCSS
RST.11-12.1
, RST.11-12.2
, RST.11-12.3
+7
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