Cells: The Basic Unit of Life
Unit Preview ISN pg. _______
Standard 1: All living organisms are composed of cells, from just one to many
trillions, whose details usually are visible only through a microscope.
CH 2 Sec 1: CHARACTERISTICS OF LIVING THINGS
Objective: List and describe the 6 characteristics of living things.
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Read CH. 2 Sec 1 and complete Reading Guide
Lab: Roly Poly Races
6 Characteristics Foldable in ISN pg. _________
Work Record ISN pg. _____________________
CH 2 Sec 1 Quiz
CH 4 Sec. 1: ORGANIZATION OF LIFE
Objective: Explain how life is organized, from a single cell to an ecosystem.
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Investigate! Lab: What are you made of? ISN pg.________
Unit Project: Cell Model/Cell Poster ISN pg. ____________
o Due on: _________________________________
Diagram: Cells to Organ Systems ISN pg. ____________
A Friendly Letter ISN pg. ___________
Reinforcement: An Ecosystem ISN pg. __________
Work Record ISN pg. __________
CH 4 Sec 1 Quiz
CH 4 Sec. 2: THE DISCOVERY OF CELLS
Objective: List and describe how cells function similarly in all living organisms
CH 4 Sec. 3: EUKARYOTIC CELLS: THE INSIDE STORY
Objectives: Describe each part of the eukaryotic cell.
Explain the function of each part of a eukaryotic cell.
Describe the differences between animal cells and plant cells.
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Parts and Function of Cells Matching ISN pg. ________
Lab: Plant and Animal Cells ISN pg. ____________
Label a Plant and Animal Cell ISN pg. __________
Diagram Plant & Animal Cell Differences ISN pg. _________
Cell City Analogy ISN pg. _________
Cell Parts Matching Game
Vocabulary Bingo: Cells
Cell Crossword Puzzle
Cell Craft Computer Game
Work Record
Unit Review & UNIT TEST
Projects Due at end of Unit
Students will complete a Gallery Walk to display the variety of projects that
models the concepts learned in the unit about cells.
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Quick Lab: Modeling Cell Discovery ISN pg. ____________
Read CH. 4 Sec. 2 and complete Reading Guide
Diagram: Cell Similarities in ISN pg. __________________
Quick Lab: Membranes Demonstration ISN pg._________
Investigate! Oil and Water Lab. ISN pg. _______________
Compare/Contrast Prokaryotic & Eukaryotic Cells ISN pg. _______
Quick Lab: Bacteria ISN pg. __________________
Cell Theory Review PP & Notes ISN pg. _____________
Work Record
CH 4 Sec 2 Quiz
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