Week 35: 7th Grade Science

Weeks: 35

Topic:  Cell Structure & Function

Objectives: 

Identify the role of the cell wall and cell membrane in the cell.

Describe the functions of cell organelles.

Explain how cells are organized in many-celled organisms.

Tell how bacterial cells differ from plant and animal cells. 

Essential Question:

How are cells like a factory? 

Key Terms:

organelle

cell organelles

This week: This week the 7th graders received their instructions for their cell project.  This unit is a self-study/research project on the cell.  They will research each organelle of the cell and and compile their research into a spread sheet format.  It will be a great study guide for high school.

Differentiation:

researching

art integration

technology integration

Upcoming:  Cell Project due date 5/21/15

                     The Cell in its Environment

                     Photosynthesis

                     Respiration