Sandra Appleby

Cells Sandra Appleby

Take a Fresh Approach to this Tricky Topic! Focus on the structure and function of cells into tissues and organ systems. Students will recognize the major organs of the body and know their function, use appropriate vocabulary and describe explorations and observations, and identify the structural differences between plant and animal cells. 64 pages including an answer key.

Overall Expectations

- Students will become familiar with the differences between unicellular and multicellular plant and animal cells.




- Students will have the opportunity to experience experimental design, procedure and analysis.




- Students will have the opportunity to explore the various structures involved in cellular life and the effects of outside influences upon these structures.




- Students will have the opportunity to reflect upon the importance of scientific inquiry to human health.

For the Teacher: At A Glance Teacher Assessment RubricStudent Self-Assessment RubricOverall ExpectationsIntroducing Unit to StudentsVocabularyPlanning Ahead Bulletin Boards, History of the Cell Evaluation TechniquesOver Heads 1-10Blank Activity SheetAnswer Key