science · Grade 7
Life Science: Cell Structure & Organelle Functions
Investigate eukaryotic cell anatomy. Compare plant and animal organelles including mitochondria, chloroplasts, nucleus, and ribosomes with diagrams.
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Learning goals
- Develop and use a model to describe the function of a cell as a whole and ways the parts of cells contribute to the function
- Identify distinct specialized functions of the nucleus, mitochondria, chloroplasts, ribosomes, and cell membrane
- Compare and contrast key cellular structures present in plant cells versus animal cells
Before you begin
Distinguish a cell from a whole organism and identify a labeled cell model.
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Practice previewLife Science: Cell Structure & Organelle Functions
Practice · Independent · 15 min
Investigate eukaryotic cell anatomy. Compare plant and animal organelles including mitochondria, chloroplasts, nucleus, and ribosomes with diagrams.
Teaching and response guide
- Model the target skill: develop and use a model to describe the function of a cell as a whole and ways the parts of cells contribute to the function. Use the first task as a guided example before asking for an independent response.
- Check readiness first: Distinguish a cell from a whole organism and identify a labeled cell model.
- Discuss an incorrect response using this distinction: Plant cells also have mitochondria; organelles are not all unique to one cell type.
Watch for: Plant cells also have mitochondria; organelles are not all unique to one cell type.
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