LIFE SCIENCE

At the conclusion of this unit you will understand that….

• All matter is either living, non-living, or dead.
• Cells are the building blocks of life.

Inquiring scientific minds will be able to answer these essential questions….

• What are the three parts of the cell theory?
• What are the parts and function of the cell?
• What are the characteristics of prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells?
• What are the differences between animal and plant cells?
• What is the difference between a unicellular and multicellular organism?
• How are cells related to tissues and organs?
• What are the advantages of being multicellular?
• What are the characteristics of bacteria?
• What are the parts and functions of a microscope?

Key Scientific Concepts/Vocabulary:

Cell cell wall nucleolus multicellular

Cell theory cell membrane cytoplasm bacteria

Prokaryotic mitochondria golgi bodies aerobic

Eukaryotic ribosomes endoplasmic reticulum anaerobic

Nucleus vacuoles unicellular microscope parts

Young biologists will be able to….

• State the parts of the cell theory
• Construct a model of a cell
• Compare and contrast animal and plant cells
• Prepare a dry and wet mount slide
• Use the microscope to observe microorganisms
• Properly use and take care of a microscope