Cells

Life Science 2.3- Cells are the smallest unit of life that can function independently and perform all the necessary functions of life (Colorado Department of Education, 2009)

Before beginning this unit answer the following question:

If all living organisms are made up of cells, why does life look so different between animals or even people?

Please add any artifact that you believe would answer the unit questions. Suggestions for artifacts are: images from labs or your textbook, clips from your notebook, sound clips with your reflections, digital stories created during this unit, really anything that demonstrates that you understand how to answer the question. Be creative and have fun! Show what you know!
  1. What are the major components of a plant cell, animal cell, and a single-celled organism? (SC.09-GR.7-S.2-GLE.3-EO.b,c)
  2. What is the difference between plant cells, animal cells, and single-celled organisms? (SC.09-GR.7-S.2-GLE.3-EO.b,c)
cellmapby student 1v2.jpeg
Student Artifact 1 - if accessed within district domain, a project link to www.lucidcharts.com would be provided.

3. How are structure and function related in a given cellular organelle? (SC.09-GR.7-S.2-GLE.3-EO.b.c)
Animal Cell Organelle Analogies RJ v2.jpeg
Student Artifact 2If accessed within the district domain, a project link to www.lucidcharts.com would be provided.


At the end of this unit reflect on the following question:

What details could you add to this unit to make it feel more complete?