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Structure and Function of Cells, Organs and Organ Systems ActivityStructure and Function of Cells, Organs and Organ Systems Activity
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Serendip
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6th - 12th
Subjects
Science
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Resource Type
Activities & Projects
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For Teacher Use
Duration
2 hrs
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Year
2016
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Structure and Function of Cells, Organs and Organ Systems

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Cells of different organs have unique cell functions. Learn how cell functions vary depending on their roles in the body using an inquiry-based activity. Scholars analyze the cell structure to make comparisons to its functions, allowing them to make conclusions about all cells. The lesson focuses on the digestive and circulatory system but generalizes conclusions to all systems.

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Concepts

animal cells, cells, eukaryotic cells, organ systems, the digestive system, the circulatory system, cell organelles

Additional Tags

science

Instructional Ideas

  • Include as a supplement to a unit on cell structure and function
  • Provide the challenge questions to early finishers as differentiation

Classroom Considerations

  • Learners should have a basic understanding of cell organelle structure and function prior to the activity

Pros

  • Offers an option to obtain an answer key that is not available to students
  • Includes links to additional resources to extend learning

Cons

  • None

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