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Section 7.1 Cell Discovery and Theory
Before you read the section, fill out the triple entry vocabulary journal (chart below). In order to
begin learning the vocabulary of biology, define each word in your OWN words. Then add a
picture, memory aid, phrase or sentence that will help you connect the new word to your own
experiences. This last step makes the word YOURS. If you choose not to do the last step, you
will receive an incomplete! 1 point for each definition and 1 point for each picture, memory aid,
phrase or sentence.
Word in Context
A cell is the basic
structural and functional
unit of all living organisms.
(p. 182)
The cell theory is one
of the fundamental ideas of
modern biology and
includes the following three
principles: (p. 183)
A plasma
membrane, labeled in
Figure 7.4, is a special
boundary that helps control
what enters and leaves the
cell. (p. 41)
Both have a plasma
membrane, but one cell
contains many distinct
internal structures called
organelles – specialized
structures that carry out
specific cell functions. (p.
186)
Eukaryotic cells
contain a nucleus and other
organelles that are bound by
membranes, also referred to
as membrane-bound
organelles. (p. 186)
Definition in your OWN
words
Picture, Memory Aid,
Phrase or Sentence
Word in Context
Definition in your OWN
words
Picture, Memory Aid,
Phrase or Sentence
The nucleus is a distinct
central organelle that
contains the cell’s genetic
material in the form of
DNA. (p. 186)
Prokaryotic cells are
defined as cells without a
nucleus or other membranebound organelles. (p. 186)
While you read pages 182 through 186, fill in the two-column notes and USE the
words from the vocabulary table.
Topic
Notes
History of the
1. Relate advances in microscope technology to discoveries about cells.
Cell Theory
2. State the three principles of the cell theory.
Microscope
Technology
Compare light microscopes with electron microscopes
Topic
Basic Cell
Types
Notes
Compare prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells
After reading,
Describe how you would determine if the cells of a newly discovered organism were prokaryotic
or eukaryotic.
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Self-Grading Rubric
Section 7.1 Cell Discovery and Theory
Criteria
Definitions
Evidence: table
Uses Scientific Terms
from the table
Evidence: during
reading table
After Reading Answers
Evidence: after reading
question
Total Points
Exceeds the Standard
4
Earns 14 to 13 points
Meets the Standard
3
Earns 12 to 11 points
Partially Meets the
Standard
2
Earns 10 to 9 points
Does Not Meet the
Standard
1
Earns less than 9 points
Correctly uses at least 4
terms
Correctly uses 3 terms
Correctly uses 2 terms
Correctly uses less than
2 terms or uses terms
incorrectly
Answer is in-depth and
demonstrate detailed
knowledge
Answer is complete and
demonstrate knowledge
Answer is incomplete or
have errors
Answer is incomplete
and have errors
10 to 8
7 to 5
12 to 11
Less than 5