All living things are made from cells, whether they are tiny microscopic organisms made from only 1 cell, or highly complex multicellular organisms like us they are still made from the same basic building blocks. In this unit you will learn more about what is inside these building blocks as well as the tools scientists use to look at them. You will study several types of specialised cells in detail and learn about how these cells are adapted to help them carry out specific jobs within an organism.
Task 1: Use look, cover, write check and quizlet to learn the answers to the core questions and the keywords for this topic.
Task 2c: Make notes that:
Name the major organs of the body - If you have a printer you could label this diagram
Name the organ systems of the human body
Define cells
Describe how the body is organised (organelles to organism)
Describe how a microscope should be used to observe cells
Copy & Label the microscope diagram (if you have a printer)
Task 3a: Read through the slides and the BBC Bitesize page
Task 3b: Make notes that:
Draw and label an animal cell
Explain the function of each organelle in an animal cell
Describe how to make cheek cell slides to view under a microscope.
Describe how big animal cells are.
Task 4d: Copy and tick the correct boxes on this table
Task 4e: Complete and mark the exam question
Task 4f: Complete the checkpoint quiz.
Task 5c: Make notes that:
Define specialised cells
Print and complete this worksheet using the information on the slides
Or if you don’t have a printer
Explain how the following cells are adapted to carry out their function using the information on the slides. Draw a simple diagram of each
Red blood cells
Sperm cells
Root hair cells
Palisade cells
Ciliated cells
Egg cells
Task 5d: Complete and mark the exam question
Task 6b: Make notes that:
Define unicellular and multicellular organism.
Give three examples of unicellular organisms
Copy and complete the table using the information from the slides.
Task 6c: Complete the bacteria quiz
Task 7b: Read the information on this worksheet
Task 7c: Answer the questions at the bottom of the worksheet and draw a results table for the best set of results
Task 7d: Complete the “Analysing data” activities (slide 7) for the best set of results, including drawing a graph if you have graph paper .
Task 7e: Complete and mark the exam question
Task 8b: Watch the video
Task 8c: Choose and research one of the following medical treatments and create a fact file or mind map for it.
Use of antibiotics
Organ transplants
Vaccinations
Use of stem cells
Diagnosing broken bones
Task 8d: Describe how and why the world would be different without any vaccines.
Task 9a: Complete the Seneca Learning for this topic
Task 9b: Make a mind map or single page revision summary of this topic. Use your notes and the BBC Bitesize pages to help you.
Complete the quiz to make sure you understand this unit.