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CELLS alive! Offline Resources

Sep 4, 2025

Overview

The CELLS alive! website has ended its online presence but now offers a free offline version containing all its interactive biology resources for download and classroom use.

Offline CELLS alive! Availability

  • The CELLS alive! website is no longer online but a full offline version is now offered for free.
  • The offline site includes interactive resources like Cell Model, Mitosis, HowBig?, Ouch!, games, and puzzles.
  • A ZIP file (~78MB) is available to download, install, and share for unrestricted educational use.
  • Installation instructions are included in the ZIP file.

Access and Troubleshooting

  • The offline site can be installed on classroom or home computers and shared freely.
  • Occasionally, ZIP downloads may be corrupted by school firewalls; downloading outside the school network fixes this.

Acknowledgments and Contact

  • The creator thanks users for their support over the years and wishes them well.
  • Contact information is provided for further queries.

Key Terms & Definitions

  • CELLS alive! — An educational resource featuring interactive cell biology models, games, and animations.
  • Offline version — The full website content packaged for use without internet access.
  • ZIP file — A compressed folder format containing all site files for download and installation.

Action Items / Next Steps

  • Download the CELLS alive! offline ZIP file and follow the included installation instructions.
  • If issues occur with corrupt downloads, try downloading the ZIP file outside your school's network.
  • Share the offline resource freely with classrooms and colleagues.