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So what…?Do all of these players have the same
purpose?
NO!…and neither do cells.
Cells are specialized like players on a football team with specific functions or jobs.
Quick ThinkCan you think of cells that we have studied in class with different jobs?
Here are some HINTS
Structure and Function
Structure: what something is like (both inside and out)
Texture, Shape, Color, Strength, etc.
Function: what something does (its job)
Structure and Function of a Cell
The structure of a cell can tell us a lot about what the function of that cell is.Just like the players on the football team, a defensive end is going to have a different body type from a kicker.
Some Examples of Specialized CellsWhat kind of cell is it?
Red blood cellWhat is its function/job?
Carry Oxygen (and CO2) around the body
Why do you think it looks the way it does?
Round = doesn’t get stuck!
Some Examples of Specialized CellsWhat kind of cell is it?
Nerve cellWhat is its function/job?
Carry signals (messages) around the body
Why do you think it looks the way it does?
Long = signals go far awayBranched = signals go to
many cells at once
Some Examples of Specialized CellsWhat kind of cells are these?
Skin cellsWhat is its function/job?Protects our insidesWhy do you think it looks the way it does?Flat & Layered = keeps
outside stuff from getting inside!
Quick Check
“All cells look and function the same.”
Explain (with EVIDENCE) why you agree or disagree with the statement.
I agree/disagree because…
Draw this chart (whole page)Name of Cell(s): Name of Cell(s):
Picture: Picture:
Structure (what it looks like): Structure (what it looks like):
Function (what it does): Function (what it does):
Specialized Cell ComparisonWe are going to be reading about different kinds of specialized cells.
• You will be given a group number.• Choose any article with the same number.• Read and complete the chart (left side)• Share to complete right side (with a
different type of cell).
Period 2 GroupsGroup 1:
Ehis Bruce Haylie Felicity Larry Mihret
Nathan Vy Marco Mikelynn Enzo
Group 2: Alondra Brandon Sean Hallie Megan Odhalys
Elili Vinny Jazmynn Lauryn Willie
Group 3: Cameron Jack Nick Eve
Alexis Ben Rae
Period 3 GroupsGroup 1:
Dakota Cedarius Caley Corinne
Bryce Levi Maizley
Group 2: Carlos Matthew Larissa Aleeah Trey
Alexis Cesar Jacquelyn Andrew AriannaTeeanna Dylan Jadon McKenzie Sam
Kori Alma Wyatt
Group 3: Nick Marcelly Dyane Jassmyn James
Christina Hayden Amara Piper
Period 4 GroupsGroup 1:
Luis Chelsea Ashley Katie
Group 2: Melvin Son Amber Ronny Sydney W.
Gabi Jake Tynecea AmeliaRyan Natalie Travis Sydney U.
Emily Jack Nick Carl
Group 3: Allison Liz Dezarae Tristan
Caitlin Tyler Qwynn
Period 5 GroupsGroup 1:
Jack Berry Elijah W. Shanay
Daniel Dagia Elijah S.
Group 2: Dustyn Kayla Kylee Jordan
Chris Munira JacksonBridgette Chance Gabe
Group 3: Ethan Mickey Lauren Tucker
Ryan Tony Florence
Design a Specialized Cell…
Draw a cell for the functions listed below.Be Creative! Draw whatever you think of!!! Think about:
How does the way it looks help it to fulfill its job?How do its parts (inside and outside) help it do its job?
Job Description:• Roams the body looking for foreign invaders• Attacks/engulfs foreign invaders it encounters• Digests and destroys invaders that it engulfs