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Cells Unit

"Everything in biology, even population growth and ecosystem organization, depends upon events in the cell. Understanding the cell--how it grows, reproduces, changes, and reacts to the world around it--is the key to all of life" - Ken Miller (p 167)

Unit Overview

Textbook Chapters

Chapter 7 - Cell Structure and Function

Chapter 10 - Cell Growth and Division

Unit Assessments

  • Daily Work & Google Quizzes
  • Cells Alive Internet Activity
  • Cell Model 3D Quiz
  • Diffusion Lab
  • Chapter Quizzes
  • Unit Test


7 - Cell Structure & Function

Chapter Objectives
  • Describe the cell theory.
  • Describe how continuous investigations and/or new scientific information influenced the development of the cell theory.
  • Explain how systems of specialized cells within organisms help them perform the essential functions of life. (HS-LS1-1)
  • Identify the main functions of the cell membrane and the cell wall.
  • Explain the processes of osmosis, facilitated diffusion, and active transport.
  • Develop and use a model to illustrate the hierarchical organization of interacting systems that provide specific functions within multicellular organisms. (HS-LS1-2)
  • Investigating or designing new systems or structures requires a detailed examination of the properties of different materials, the structures of different components, and connections of components to reveal its function and/or solve a problem. (HS-LS1-1)
  • Explain what cellular respiration is and what happens during the Krebs cycle. (Ch 9)
Cell Webquest Hyperlinks


10 - Cell Growth & Division

Chapter Objectives
  • Explain problems that growth causes for cells.
  • Describe how cell division solves the problems of cell growth.
  • Illustrate and label the main events of the cell cycle and four phases of mitosis. (HS-LS1-4)
  • Use a model to illustrate the role of cellular division (mitosis) and differentiation in producing and maintaining complex organisms. (HS-LS1-4)
  • Describe how the cell cycle is regulated.
  • Plan and conduct an investigation to provide evidence that feedback mechanisms maintain homeostasis. (HS-LS1-3)
  • Explain how cancer cells are different from other cells.



UNIT RESOURCES

Cells Study Guide


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