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Interactive Tour of the Cell

1996
A cell is the basic unit of life. This site is nicely broken down into small cells of information, starting with basic lessons on DNA and ribosomes and then getting progressively more complex. There are quizzes after each unit. Learn how single-cell creatures support the food chain, check out some experiments to try, and if you really love cells, investigate what kind of careers in microbiology you can pursue.

Award

1996 Third Place

Team

SaroLexington High School, Lexington, MA, United States


JasonLexington High School, Lexington, MA, United States


BenPalmer High School, Palmer, AK, United States


Age Range

19 & under

Coaches

Richard ThibeaultClarke Middle School, Lexington, MA, United States


Diane EisnerClarke Middle School, Lexington, MA, United States


Steve KruegerPalmer High School, Palmer, AK, United States


Category

Science & Technology > Life Science > Cells

Science & Technology > Life Science > Genetics

Audience

All ages

Language

English