7th Grade Science Guide

7.3: Structures & Function of Life 3 Dimensions & Progressions

Unit 4

Activity: Brain Vs. Bones

Objective

Overview

Materials

● I can provide evidence that all living things are made of cells.

● Students investigate that cells in a multicellular organism may be differentiated to perform specifc functions for the organism. They use their observations to observe how different structures affect function. Students also need to identify and use the tools that allow them to observe cells.

● Lesson Plan

Activity: Plants vs. Animal Cells

Objective

Overview

Materials

● I can develop a model to show the parts of a cell system and how they help the cell perform its functions.

● Students review the plant vs. animal cell portion in their OER textbook, and label the diagram provided.

● Plant vs. animal cell text ● Plant vs. Animal Cells Diagram ● Plant vs Animal Cell foldable for interactive notebook

Activity: Gizmo - Cell Types

Objective

Overview

Materials

● All living things are made up of cells, the smallest functional unit in an organism that can be said to be alive. The Cell Types Gizmo™ allows students to use a compound light microscope to examine and compare a wide variety of cells.

● Gizmo

● I can compare and contrast a variety of cells.

Formative Assessment: SEEd 7.3.1 Formative Assessment

Activity: Cell Models