TEACHER MASTER
Cells and Systems – Science 8
Cells, Tissues, Organs and Organ Systems Notes
Learning Outcomes Addressed
B3. explain the relationship between cells, tissues, organs and organ systems
- define the terms tissue, organ and organ system
- distinguish between cells, tissues, organs and organ systems based on structure and function
 Recommended time required for this activity: 10 minutes, have students brainstorm
examples for each section, the examples listed here are just some of the many
examples that could be given
 Suggested review questions from Science Probe 8 (if applicable): 2.1 Check your
understanding #1-3, pg 42
Cells
F
O
R
M
examples: fat cell, nerve cell, muscle cell, blood cell (each is an animal cell but each
differs in structure ex. Muscle cells have more mitochondria)
Tissues
F
O
R
M
examples: epithelial, nerve, connective, muscle, blood
Organs
F
O
R
M
examples: heart, brain, esophagus, stomach, lungs, pancreas, glands
Organ Systems
examples: digestive, respiratory, excretory, circulatory endocrine, nervous
Notes and Activities – Science 8