Cells for kids: grades 6–7 biology videos
Quick answer
This cells playlist for grades 6–7 (ages 11–13) covers cell theory, organelles, plant and animal cells, prokaryotes and eukaryotes, microscopes, cell transport and cell division, with videos from Amoeba Sisters, FuseSchool, Khan Academy and TED-Ed. Play all on repeat as a review block, or A–B loop the organelle tour to learn the parts.
Videos in this playlist
- 1
Characteristics of LifeAmoeba SistersPlay from here Loop - 2
Microscopes and How to Use a Light MicroscopeAmoeba SistersPlay from here Loop - 3
Introduction to Cells: The Grand Cell TourAmoeba SistersPlay from here Loop - 4
Prokaryotic vs. Eukaryotic Cells (Updated)Amoeba SistersPlay from here Loop - 5
Cell Organelles and Structures ReviewAmoeba SistersPlay from here Loop - 6
Comparing Cell Types Review: Animal, Plant, Bacterial, Archaeal, Fungal, and "Protist" CellsAmoeba SistersPlay from here Loop - 7
Biological Levels in Biology: The World TourAmoeba SistersPlay from here Loop - 8
Inside the Cell MembraneAmoeba SistersPlay from here Loop - 9
Cell TransportAmoeba SistersPlay from here Loop - 10
DiffusionAmoeba SistersPlay from here Loop - 11
Specialized Cells: Significance and ExamplesAmoeba SistersPlay from here Loop - 12
How Cells Become Specialized [Featuring Stem Cells]Amoeba SistersPlay from here Loop - 13
Photosynthesis (UPDATED)Amoeba SistersPlay from here Loop - 14
Cellular Respiration (UPDATED)Amoeba SistersPlay from here Loop - 15
Mitosis: The Amazing Cell Process that Uses Division to Multiply! (Older Video 2016 )Amoeba SistersPlay from here Loop - 16
What is ATP?Amoeba SistersPlay from here Loop - 17
What are cells | Cells | Biology | FuseSchoolFuseSchool - Global EducationPlay from here Loop - 18
Intro To Cells: Animals & Plants | Cells | Biology | FuseSchoolFuseSchool - Global EducationPlay from here Loop - 19
Unicellular vs Multicellular | Cells | Biology | FuseSchoolFuseSchool - Global EducationPlay from here Loop - 20
Levels of organisation an organism | Cells | Biology | FuseSchoolFuseSchool - Global EducationPlay from here Loop - 21
How to use a Microscope | Cells | Biology | FuseSchoolFuseSchool - Global EducationPlay from here Loop - 22
Prokaryotic vs Eukaryotic: The Differences | Cells | Biology | FuseSchoolFuseSchool - Global EducationPlay from here Loop - 23
Structure of Bacteria | Cells | Biology | FuseSchoolFuseSchool - Global EducationPlay from here Loop - 24
Transport in Cells: Diffusion and Osmosis | Cells | Biology | FuseSchoolFuseSchool - Global EducationPlay from here Loop - 25
Cell theory | The cellular basis of life | High school biology | Khan AcademyKhan AcademyPlay from here Loop - 26
Comparing prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells | High school biology | Khan AcademyKhan AcademyPlay from here Loop - 27
Organelles in eukaryotic cells | The cellular basis of life | High school biology | Khan AcademyKhan AcademyPlay from here Loop - 28
Organization of multicellular organisms | High school biology | Khan AcademyKhan AcademyPlay from here Loop - 29
Stem cells and differentiation | From cells to organisms | High school biology | Khan AcademyKhan AcademyPlay from here Loop - 30
The wacky history of cell theory - Lauren Royal-WoodsTED-EdPlay from here Loop
How can looping help a student learn the parts of a cell?
Loop the stretch of Amoeba Sisters' "Introduction to Cells: The Grand Cell Tour" where each organelle is introduced. Hearing the nucleus, mitochondria and cell membrane described several times, with the same pictures, makes the names and jobs easier to remember for a quiz.
Should students slow down science videos?
For dense parts, yes. At 0.75× a student can take notes on new vocabulary like osmosis or eukaryotic without pausing constantly. Save the key explanations as sections on keys 1–9 to jump back during revision.
Frequently asked questions
Which video should a student start with?
Start with Amoeba Sisters' "Characteristics of Life" and "Introduction to Cells: The Grand Cell Tour", then FuseSchool's "What are cells", before moving on to cell transport and cell division.
Are these videos right for middle school?
Most are made for middle and early high school biology. A few Khan Academy and Amoeba Sisters videos go into more detail than grade 6 needs, so they work well as extension or review for older or curious students.