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General
Students will learn a brief history of cells and how they became the basic unit of life. They will learn why cells are so small, the basic parts of all cells, and the two different types of cells.
Standards
NGSS: MS-LS1-2
Learning objective
Students will be able to describe the basic characteristics of all cells.
Introduction
Students will fill in a KWL chart about cells with a partner.
Instruction
Students will learn about the history of cell discovery. They will be introduced to cells and cell theory. They will then calculate surface area-to-volume ratios. After that, students will discuss the cell membrane, cytoplasm, organelles, and genetic material (DNA).
Quiz
Review the basic characteristics of cells with 10 multiple-choice questions.
Closing
Students will recall what they learned by filling out the L section of the KWL chart from the introduction.
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