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.