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Basic units of living organisms. Cells. Activity. “What is a Cell?” (resource book; p.95) Ecology & The Environment. Video …. Brain Pop: http://www.brainpop.com/science/cellularlifeandgenetics/. Reading …. “What is a Cell?” Reading & Discussion - Ecology & The Environment. Cells …. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
CELLSBasic units of living organisms
Activity
“What is a Cell?” (resource book; p.95)
- Ecology & The Environment
Video …
Brain Pop:http://www.brainpop.com/science/cellularlifeandgenetics/
Reading …
“What is a Cell?”1. Reading & Discussion
- Ecology & The Environment
Singular & Multi-cellular Organisms http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ko
Srv9UXwns http://www.tvdsb.ca/webpages/macd
onalda/files/unicellular%20organisms.pdf
http://access.teachersdomain.org/resources/tdc02/sci/life/stru/singlecell/index.html
DNA Review …
Brain Pop: DNAhttp://www.brainpop.com/science/cellularlifeandgenetics/dna/
The Parts of a Cell …
Reading & Discussion: Reading Passage (resource p.106; “The Parts of a Cell;” Ecology & The Environment)
Characteristics of Cells: (5:18)http://app.discoveryeducation.com/search?Ntt=cell+parts+and+functions&N=4294949582
What Cells Do …
Reading & Discussion: Reading Passage (resource p. 110; “What Cells Do;” Ecology & The Environment)
Review: Discovery Education- MSB: Goes Cellular (26 min.)
http://player.discoveryeducation.com/index.cfm?guidAssetId=f3f0fcce-8833-45bf-b01f-f48836e90971
Plant & Animal Cells
Reading & Discussion: Reading Passage (resource p.119; “Plant & Animal Cells;” Ecology & The Environment)
Plant & Animal Cells …
Review: StudyjamsPlants-http://studyjams.scholastic.com/studyjams/jams/science/plants/plant-cells.htmAnimals-http://studyjams.scholastic.com/studyjams/jams/science/animals/animal-cells.htm
From Cells to Organisms …
Cells-Tissues-Organs-Organ Systems-Organism
Reading & Discussion: Reading Passage (resource p.123; “From Cells to Organisms;” Ecology & The Environment)
Heredity
Study jams:http://studyjams.scholastic.com/studyjams/jams/science/human-body/heredity.htm
Brain Pop:http://www.brainpop.com/science/cellularlifeandgenetics/heredity/
Genes, Genetics & DNA …
Introduction: DE (24:13)http://player.discoveryeducation.com/index.cfm?guidAssetId=7570E857-9BAE-4732-920F-CF79EACA9201&blnFromSearch=1&productcode=DSC
Genetics & Inherited Traits Gregor MendolDE Video: (37:13)http://player.discoveryeducation.com/index.cfm?guidAssetId=342118BA-1059-4350-9DC6-15181A36248D&blnFromSearch=1&productcode=US
Vocabulary Review …
inherited traits species population culture genetics offspring characteristics
EOG Practice …
Which is an example of a single-celled organism?
A amoebaB insectC fishD worm
EOG Practice …
Why do multicellular organisms need transport systems?
A Most have cells that are not able to exchange gases with the outside environment.
B Most have cells that are unable to grow and survive in their environment.
C Most have cells that need food from sources outside their environment.
D Most have cells that require more energy to survive than single-celled organisms.
EOG Practice …
Matt is a tall, eleven-year-old boy. He has a scar on his right cheek. He is intelligent and an excellent drummer. Which of his traits did he most likely inherit?
A his heightB his scar on his right cheekC his intelligenceD his ability to play the drums
EOG Practice …
Which characteristic would a child not inherit from one or both of its parents?
A frecklesB hair styleC eye colorD dimples
EOG Practice …
Which statement best describes a bacterial cell?
A It contains more than one cell.B It is a complete organism.C It is part of a larger organism.D It contains different kinds of cells.
EOG Practice …
Which characteristic do single-celled organisms and multicellular organisms have in common?
A Both have cells with specialized functions for each life process.
B Both perform all life processes within one cell.
C Both have a way to get rid of waste materials.
D Both are able to make food from sunlight.
EOG Practice …
A litter of kittens have traits that are similar to both the mother cat and the father cat. Which best explains this situation?
A The kittens are provided the same kind of milk from their mother as they grow.
B The kittens inherit some of their traits from their mother and some from their father.
C The kittens are kept at the same temperatures by their mother when they are first born.
D The kittens are taught by their parents to have similar traits.
EOG Practice …
Which are examples of inherited traits?
A specific beliefsB fingerprintsC memoriesD nose shape
EOG Practice …
A scientist is trying to decide whether an organism is unicellular or multicellular. Which information would help the scientist most to make her decision?
A size of the cells of the organism B what the organism eats C how many types of cells are in the
organism D how fast the organism grows
EOG Practice …
Which best explains why children resemble their parents?
A They eat the same foods.B They have similar DNA.C They speak the same language.D They have the same interests.
EOG Practice …
Why do dogs have most of the characteristics of their parents?
A They inherit them from their parents.B They live in the same habitats as
their parents.C They learn them by observing their
parents.D They eat the same foods as their
parents.
EOG Practice …
Which is a characteristic of a dog that is most likely a result of its environment?
A. Its colorB. Its length of earsC. Its food preferenceD. Its ability to see in the dark
EOG Practice …
Which trait do children most likely inherit from their parents?
a. shape of earlobesb. musical abilityc. personalityd. language