Unit 7 Day 2 Teacher: Cells

Name__________________________________

I can identify the two types of cells and tell at least one difference between them.
POD:
1.
Tool
Meter stick
Graduated cylinder
Triple beam balance
sieve

Use
Measure length, width, height
Measure volume
Measure the mass
Separate

Unit(s)used (if applicable)

Mm, cm, M
mL
g, mg
n/a

2. Make a graph of your choice to show the following data of the growth of a plant:
Height
2 mm
6mm
10mm

Day
3
5
7

3. What is the growth pattern on the plant above? The plant grows 4 mm every 2 days
4. What type of reactions take place in the sun and what do they produce? Nuclear reactions, light/heat
5. Draw the following fronts on the frontal line for the following descriptions below:
a. Cooler temps and clear skies will follow this front
b. Warmer temps and many days of precipitation may follow this front

6.
Evidence of a chemical reaction

Activity: Reading Comprehension, Highlighting and Notes

Teacher Directed: Teacher will model expectations for 2 sections

Partners: Students will alternate reading aloud and both will come up with the main point
Whole Class: discuss and write down main points from the text

Cells are the Starting Point

All living organisms on Earth are divided into cells. The main concept of cell theory is
that cells are the basic structural unit for all organisms. Cells are small compartments
that hold the biological equipment necessary to keep an organism alive and successful.
Living things may be single-celled or they may be very complex such as a human being.

Cells make up all living things

There are smaller pieces that make up cells such as macromolecules and
organelles. A protein is an example of a macromolecule while a mitochondrion
is an example of an organelle. Cells can also connect to form larger structures.
They might group together to form the tissues of the stomach and eventually the
entire digestive system. However, in the same way that atoms are the basic unit
when you study matter, cells are the basic unit for biology and organisms.
Cells are the basic units for organisms and are made up of smaller parts

In larger organisms, the main purpose of a cell is to organize. Cells hold a variety
of pieces and each cell type has a different purpose. By dividing responsibilities
among different groups of cells, it is easier for an organism to survive and grow.
Cells are used to organize and perform different responsibilities/purpose

If you were only made of one cell, you would be very limited. You don't find single
cells that are as large as a cow. Cells have problems functioning when they get too
big. Also, if you were only one cell you couldn't have a nervous system, no
muscles for movement, and using the internet would be out of the question. The
trillions of cells in your body make your way of life possible.
Humans are not made of one cell

One Name, Many Types

There are many types of cells. In biology class, you will usually work with plant-like
cells and animal-like cells. We say "animal-like" because an animal type of cell could be
anything from a tiny microorganism to a nerve cell in your brain. Biology classes often
take out a microscope and look at single-celled microbes from pond water. You might
see hydra, amoebas, or euglena.

There are animal cells and plants cells

Plant cells are easier to identify because they have a protective structure called a
cell wall made of cellulose. Plants have the wall; animals do not. Plants also have
organelles such as the green chloroplast or large, water-filled vacuoles.
Chloroplasts are the key structure in the process of photosynthesis.
Plants have a cell wall and chloroplasts, animals do not

Cells are unique to each type of organism. If you look at very simple organisms, you will
discover cells that have no defined nucleus (prokaryotes) and other cells that have
hundreds of nuclei (multinucleated).

Cells are unique in each type of organism

Humans have hundreds of different cell types. You have red blood cells that are
used to carry oxygen (O2) through the body and other cells specific to your heart
muscle. Even though cells can be very different, they are basically compartments
surrounded by some type of membrane.
Cells are unique in each type of organism

Summary of Notes from Cells are the Starting Point

Cells make up all living things

Cells are the basic units for organisms and are made up of smaller parts
Cells are used to organize and perform different responsibilities/purpose

Humans are not made of one cell

There are animal cells and plants cells

Plants have a cell wall and chloroplasts, animals do not

Cells are unique in each type of organism
Cells are unique in each type of organism

Exit Activity: Vocabulary comprehension using context clues.

Fill in the blanks below using the correct vocabulary words from your Vocab Chart.
Highlight the context clues that helped you choose the correct vocab word.

1. Trees, humans and bacteria are all ____________ because they are living.
organism
2. An amoeba is ______________ because it is only made of 1 cell. unicellular

3. Cells group together to make connective ___________ that makes up your skin,
which is a major organ. tissue
4. The nucleus and mitochondria are all __________ of a cell. These are just 2
examples of parts within a cell. organelles

5. The human body is made up of _________ cells because we are very complex
organisms. Each cell is responsible for different jobs to make out body work.
specialized