Cells and Systems

I CAN:
  • Understand the functioning of microscopes and their impact on scientific knowledge 
  • Identify structures of living things and how they relate to the characteristics of life 
  • Describe the role of cells as a basic unit of life
  • Investigate and describe the role of cells within living thing
  •  Identify parts and functions of plant and animal cells
  • Analyze similarities and differences between single-celled and multi-celled organisms
  • Explain how cells use osmosis and diffusion to take in and release substances
  •  Identify systems of the body, as well as their organs and interrelated functions Explain how different kinds of disease develop and why vaccination helps for some
  • Investigate and describe factors that affects the healthy function of human systems


Characteristics of Living Things Introductory Video



Revision Notes




Excretory System PPT.  
Practice Tests
Practice Test 2 (online)
Practice Test 3 (online)

Powerpoints/Videos Used in Class

The Characteristics of Living Things
Surrealism and Exquisite Corpse
The Exquisite Corpse Writing Assignment


Cell Organelle Song


The Whacky History of the Cell Theory TED Talk




Parts of A Microscope PPT. 



In Class Assignments

Is the candle alive?
Plant/Animal Cell Foldable
Cell Organelle Trading Cards

Cell Organelle Trading Cards Rubric
Cell Theory Research and Timeline
Women in STEM
Design Your Own "Extraterrestrial"
Design Your Own "Extraterrestrial" rubric and artist statement

Resources


Cells 

Cell Parts ( BBC)

Human Body



Circulatory System



Respiratory System


Muscular System


Digestive System



Sketletal System


Senses


Excretory System


Disease



Microscopes



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