Unit 2: Microscopes & Cells
OBJECTIVES:
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12c: RECOGNIZE levels of organization in plants and animals, including cells, tissues, organs, organ systems, and organisms
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12d: DIFFERENTIATE between structure and function in plant and animal cell organelles, including cell membrane, cell wall, nucleus, cytoplasm, mitochondrion, chloroplast, and vacuole
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12f: RECOGNIZE the components of cell theory
Key Terms:
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cell
tissue
organ
organ system
organism
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cell theory
organelle
cell membrane
cell wall
chloroplasts
cytoplasm
mitochondrion
nucleus
vacuole
DNA
lysosomes
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eukaryotic cell
prokaryotic cell
12c
Texas Gateways: Levels of Organization
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12f
Texas Gateways: Cell Theory Activities
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12d
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How To Correctly Use a Microscope
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Microscopes and Cells Interactive
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Games and More ...
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CELL RESEARCH LINK: Parts of A Cell
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Cell Defense: The Plasma Membrane
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Levels of Organization Interactive
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Explore A Cell (flash required)
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Build An Organ (flash required)
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Virtual Microscope Lab:
1. Click here: BrainPOP: Using the Microscope Game
When you are done with the game, watch the video called "Microscopes" and then take the video quiz.
2. Next activity: Virtual Compound Microscope
3. Virtual Electron Microscope - Choose Specimens from Drop-Down
4. Cells Alive! (explore this site)
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Enrichment:
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TEST REVIEW
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Whole Class Games:
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Kahoot! Cell Structure and Function
Kahoot! Another Cell Structure and Function
FlipQuiz: Cell Structure and Function
Quizizz: Cell Structure and Function
Quizizz: U7 Cell Structure and Function
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Individual Games:
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Identify Functions of Cell Parts
Identify Functions of Animal Cell Parts