Cells for kids: grades 6–7 biology videos

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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.

Play all on repeat

Videos in this playlist

  1. 1Characteristics of LifeCharacteristics of LifeAmoeba SistersPlay from here Loop
  2. 2Microscopes and How to Use a Light MicroscopeMicroscopes and How to Use a Light MicroscopeAmoeba SistersPlay from here Loop
  3. 3Introduction to Cells: The Grand Cell TourIntroduction to Cells: The Grand Cell TourAmoeba SistersPlay from here Loop
  4. 4Prokaryotic vs. Eukaryotic Cells (Updated)Prokaryotic vs. Eukaryotic Cells (Updated)Amoeba SistersPlay from here Loop
  5. 5Cell Organelles and Structures ReviewCell Organelles and Structures ReviewAmoeba SistersPlay from here Loop
  6. 6Comparing Cell Types Review: Animal, Plant, Bacterial, Archaeal, Fungal, and "Protist" CellsComparing Cell Types Review: Animal, Plant, Bacterial, Archaeal, Fungal, and "Protist" CellsAmoeba SistersPlay from here Loop
  7. 7Biological Levels in Biology: The World TourBiological Levels in Biology: The World TourAmoeba SistersPlay from here Loop
  8. 8Inside the Cell MembraneInside the Cell MembraneAmoeba SistersPlay from here Loop
  9. 9Cell TransportCell TransportAmoeba SistersPlay from here Loop
  10. 10DiffusionDiffusionAmoeba SistersPlay from here Loop
  11. 11Specialized Cells: Significance and ExamplesSpecialized Cells: Significance and ExamplesAmoeba SistersPlay from here Loop
  12. 12How Cells Become Specialized [Featuring Stem Cells]How Cells Become Specialized [Featuring Stem Cells]Amoeba SistersPlay from here Loop
  13. 13Photosynthesis (UPDATED)Photosynthesis (UPDATED)Amoeba SistersPlay from here Loop
  14. 14Cellular Respiration (UPDATED)Cellular Respiration (UPDATED)Amoeba SistersPlay from here Loop
  15. 15Mitosis: The Amazing Cell Process that Uses Division to Multiply! (Older Video 2016 )Mitosis: The Amazing Cell Process that Uses Division to Multiply! (Older Video 2016 )Amoeba SistersPlay from here Loop
  16. 16What is ATP?What is ATP?Amoeba SistersPlay from here Loop
  17. 17What are cells | Cells | Biology | FuseSchoolWhat are cells | Cells | Biology | FuseSchoolFuseSchool - Global EducationPlay from here Loop
  18. 18Intro To Cells: Animals & Plants | Cells | Biology | FuseSchoolIntro To Cells: Animals & Plants | Cells | Biology | FuseSchoolFuseSchool - Global EducationPlay from here Loop
  19. 19Unicellular vs Multicellular | Cells | Biology | FuseSchoolUnicellular vs Multicellular | Cells | Biology | FuseSchoolFuseSchool - Global EducationPlay from here Loop
  20. 20Levels of organisation an organism | Cells | Biology | FuseSchoolLevels of organisation an organism | Cells | Biology | FuseSchoolFuseSchool - Global EducationPlay from here Loop
  21. 21How to use a Microscope | Cells | Biology | FuseSchoolHow to use a Microscope | Cells | Biology | FuseSchoolFuseSchool - Global EducationPlay from here Loop
  22. 22Prokaryotic vs Eukaryotic: The Differences | Cells | Biology | FuseSchoolProkaryotic vs Eukaryotic: The Differences | Cells | Biology | FuseSchoolFuseSchool - Global EducationPlay from here Loop
  23. 23Structure of Bacteria | Cells | Biology | FuseSchoolStructure of Bacteria | Cells | Biology | FuseSchoolFuseSchool - Global EducationPlay from here Loop
  24. 24Transport in Cells: Diffusion and Osmosis | Cells | Biology | FuseSchoolTransport in Cells: Diffusion and Osmosis | Cells | Biology | FuseSchoolFuseSchool - Global EducationPlay from here Loop
  25. 25Cell theory | The cellular basis of life | High school biology | Khan AcademyCell theory | The cellular basis of life | High school biology | Khan AcademyKhan AcademyPlay from here Loop
  26. 26Comparing prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells | High school biology | Khan AcademyComparing prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells | High school biology | Khan AcademyKhan AcademyPlay from here Loop
  27. 27Organelles in eukaryotic cells | The cellular basis of life | High school biology | Khan AcademyOrganelles in eukaryotic cells | The cellular basis of life | High school biology | Khan AcademyKhan AcademyPlay from here Loop
  28. 28Organization of multicellular organisms | High school biology | Khan AcademyOrganization of multicellular organisms | High school biology | Khan AcademyKhan AcademyPlay from here Loop
  29. 29Stem cells and differentiation | From cells to organisms | High school biology | Khan AcademyStem cells and differentiation | From cells to organisms | High school biology | Khan AcademyKhan AcademyPlay from here Loop
  30. 30The wacky history of cell theory - Lauren Royal-WoodsThe 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.