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2016-2017 Curriculum Blueprint
Grade: 7th
Course Descriptions: Life
Approximate
Time:
Unit 3.5: Cell Structure and Function
2 weeks
Unit Overview
Quarter 1
Students will be able to label and describe the structure and function of 7 organelle (cell wall, cell membrane, nucleus, cytoplasm, chloroplasts,
mitochondria and vacuoles.) Students will compare and contrast plant and animal cells. Students will understand the processes and relationship between
photosynthesis and respiration.
Learning Goal
Students will be able to:
 Label and describe the structure and function of the 7 organelle
 Compare plant and animal cells
 Explain how photosynthesis and respiration help a cell maintain
homeostasis.
Learning Scales: SC.6.L.14.4
Sample Essential Questions
 How is a plant cell different from an animal cell in structure and function?
 Which organelle are most important to a cell?
 Why is the nucleus important?
 Why is a cytoplasm important?
 How does a cell compare to a city?
 What is the difference between a cell wall and a cell membrane?
 What is the relationship between mitochondria and chloroplasts?
Focus Standards
SC.6.L.14.4 (AA): Compare and contrast the structure and function of major organelles of plant and animal cells, including cell wall, cell membrane,
nucleus, cytoplasm, chloroplasts, mitochondria, and vacuoles.
SC.6.L.14.3: Recognize and explore how cells of all organisms undergo similar processes to maintain homeostasis, including extracting energy from
food, getting rid of waste, and reproducing.
Unit End Product or Teaching Task
After reading How is a Cell Like a School and Cell = City students will create a model or drawing of cell city as specified in the Cell = City PowerPoint.
Writing Recursive Standards
LAFS.68.WHST.1.2 Write informative/explanatory texts, including the
narration of historical events, scientific procedures/ experiments, or
technical processes.
Reading Recursive Standards
LAFS.68.RST.1.2 Determine the central ideas or conclusions of a text; provide
an accurate summary of the text distinct from prior knowledge or opinions.
7th grade Life Science DRAFT
LAFS.68.WHST.3.9 Draw evidence from informational texts to support
analysis reflection, and research.
Text Support
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Florida Life iScience Chapter 2, 3, 4, 5-3
Cell Basics
What Students Want to Know About Cells
Table of Cell Organelles and functions
Videos:
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Labs, Activities and Tasks
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Cell Lab Activity-edible cell SC.6.L.14.4
Cells Alive Virtual Labs and Activities
The Incredible Cell Project
Create a thinking map or foldable identifying cell organelles and their
functions with summary.
Cell Organelles Worksheet
CPalms-Cell Safari: A Tour of Animal and Plant Cells
An Adventure in Cells and Their Parts Indiana Ed, Student Workbook
Cell Organelles Rap
Cell Organelle Song
Safari Montage-Cells
Extended Learning
SC.912.L.14.2: Relate structure to function for the components of plant
and animal cells. Explain the role of cell membranes as a highly selective
barrier (passive and active transport)
SC.912.L.14.6: Compare and contrast the general structures of plant and
animal cells. Compare and contrast the general structures of prokaryotic
and eukaryotic cells.
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Ducksters What is a cell
7th grade Life Science DRAFT