Our current unit of study, Living Systems begins with the study of cells. We will be spending the first several classes examining the parts of animal and plant cells and comparing and contrasting the two. 5.5 The student will investigate and understand that organisms are made of one or more cells and have distinguishing characteristics that play a vital role in the organism’s ability to survive and thrive in its environment. Key concepts include a) basic cell structures and functions; (Cell membrane, nucleus, vacuoles, cytoplasm plus cell wall and chloroplasts for plants) b) classification of organisms using physical characteristics, body structures, and behavior of the organism; and c) traits of organisms that allow them to survive in their environment. We began the unit by discussing Cell Theory and how biologists (and all scientists) build on each others' ideas. The class enjoyed the video so much I decided to post it here.
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