Introducing the Cell

Description: This videofilm explains what cells are and how they function. Computer animation shows what is inside a typical animal cell, including the cell membrane, endoplasmic reticulum, nucleus, mitochondria, lysosomes and Golgi bodies, The videofilm explains the major differences between animal cells and plant cells, and describes simply how photosynthesis takes place in chloroplasts. It then shows how different cells have specialized architectures that help perform certain tasks. Examples include root and xylem cells, skin cells, nerve cells, muscle cells, bone cells, red blood cells and white blood cells. Includes a teacher’s guide.

Comments & References: Item number BH/060. Running time: 19 minutes. VHS. Produced by Rainbow Educational Video, USA. Boulton-Hawker products: only available for customers in the UK and Ireland. This video can be loaned free of charge for up to two weeks from Boulton-Hawker for preview. Please contact them for further information. See record numbers 998, 2174, 2175, 2177, 3761 and 4919 for the other video films in this biology series. Mentioned in the Science and Humanities Catalogue, produced by Uniview.

Price: BH: £29.00 + VAT. Loan Program: Free of charge Please see the conditions under Comments & References