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5A: From cells to systems
Outcome:
Specialisation and organisation of plant cells into tissues for specific functions in vascular plants, including intake, movement, and loss of water
Specialisation and organisation of animal cells into tissues, organs, and systems with specific functions
Engage
Starter activity:
What are some advantages of being a multicellular organism?
How are cells organised within a multicellular organism?
Are there levels of organisation of smaller magnitude than a cell, or large magnitude than an organism?
Explain
Learning tasks
Explore
Explore
Have a look at this interactive resource that helps to visualise the levels of biological organisation in a rabbit (animal) and a carrot (plant) (this interactive is behind a pay wall after to many clicks, but the information below the interactive is also useful)
In groups collect a set of cells to systems cards (on my desk with colourful clips) and sort them into their three systems and each level of organisation. Record your answers in your book
Elaborate
Elaborate
Read Edrolo Chapter 5A
While reading the text I would like you to note down any connections you think of in relation to, other texts you've read, things about yourself or things about the world around us
Evaluate
Evaluate
Complete Edrolo 5A Questions 1-21
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