CellCraft - learn about cells through interactive game

CellCraft is a free interactive game were students learn about the cell as they play the game. It is free to download (as long as you give credit) in three different formats: SWF for embedding on webpages, EXE to play on a Windows computer, and APP to play on a MAC.

The creators are also developing a downloadable teacher's packet with more information about the game and lab for students to use as they play the game.

They also have a blog and forum on the site for users to share and get information and tips. There is a separate category in the forum for teachers too. http://cellcraftgame.com/forums/index.php?board=9.0

This is a fun way for students to learn about the cell.

The Cell: An Image Library - great collection of cell images

The Cell: An Image Library is a free collection of images, animations, and videos of cells. The site is easy to search and contains materials from different organisms, showing cell structure, function, and processes.

The collection is a great resource for any teacher or student that is teaching or studying the cell.

The quality of the resources is excellent and this is a resource that Biology teachers are really going to want to check out. Many of the images are microscopic photographs with very high detail and the images are annotated.

You can sign up for a free account if you want to upload images or customize materials.

The entire collection is searchable and you can also browse by subject.

Virtual Cell Animation Collection - great for Biology

The Virtual Cell Animation Collection is an incredible collection of animations that show cells, cell function, and different cell processes.

There are 17 animations ranging from Insulin Signaling to Cellular Respiration to Photosynthesis.

This is a great way to show these difficult to visualize concepts to students.