Unit 2: Cells

Major Topics in this Unit:

• History of Cells

• Different types of Cells

• Cell Organelles

• Passive Cell Transport (Diffusion, Osmosis, Facilitated Diffusion)

• Active Cell Transport (Protein Pumps, Endocytosis, Exocytosis)

Essential Questions:

1. What are the similarities and differences between eukaryotic and prokaryotic cells?

2. How do these similarities affect how and where the cell lives and the substances it reacts to?

3. How does the structure of a prokaryotic cell make it susceptible to antibiotics?

4. How does the structure of the organelle give rise to its function?

5. How do organelles work together to help cells function?

6. How have eukaryotic cells evolved from prokaryotic cells?

7. How does the structure of the membrane allow it to be semipermable?

8. How does the semipermable membrane allow for the transport of different materials across the membrane?

9. How does the cell use active and passive transport to maintain homeostasis?

Vocabulary for this section:

Vocab for Cells and cell parts: Click here for the vocab list.

Vocab for cell transport: Click here for the vocab list.

Notes of this section:

Notes on history and types of cells: (p.52-57)

Notes on Cell Organelles: (p.55-69)

Notes on Cell Transport: (p.74-79)

Helpful Links:

Explore the Body Systems

Overview of body systems

Microscope images:

Prokaryote vs Eukaryote Video:

Good video on life of a cell:

-long version

-short version

Cell Part Game and Quiz:

Cell Parts Rap:

Plant Cells vs. Animal Cells Review Video:

Good Cell Review Video:

Cell Labeling Activity and Quiz

Cell Game:

Intro to the Cell Membrane:

Cell Transport Animation:

Parts of the cell membrane video:

Fluid Mosaic Model Animation

Diffusion and Blood:

Video on Diffusion and Osmosis:

Hypotonic vs Hypertonic:

Red Blood Cells in Hypotonic and Hypertonic solutions:

Amoeba Eating with Active Transport:

Sodium Potassium Pump Animation:

Transport Remember Survey

Nerve Cell Animation