Unit 3: Cells & Homeostasis 

Learning Focus:

• Obtain information to analyze the nature of the relationships between structures and functions in living cells. 

• Evaluate information to analyze the nature of the relationships between structures and functions in living cells. 

• Communicate information to analyze the nature of the relationships between structures and functions in living cells. 

SB1a: 

• Construct an explanation of how cell structures and organelles interact as a system to maintain homeostasis. 

  • Nucleus

  • Cytoplasm

  • Cell membrane

  • Cell wall

  • Chloroplasts

  • Lysosome

  • Golgi

  • Endoplasmic reticulum 

  • Vacuoles

  • Ribosome

  • Mitochondria

SB1d:

• Plan investigations to determine the role of the following types of cellular transport in maintaining homeostasis. 

  • Active

  • Passive

• Carry out investigations to determine the role of the following types of cellular transport in maintaining homeostasis.