Unit 2: From Cells to Systems | Resource Padlet by Damon Holmes

Quizlet - From Cells to Systems

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Cell: The basic unit of structure and function in living things.
Cell membrane: A flexible covering that protects the inside of a cell.
Cell wall: A stiff structure outside the cell membrane in plant cells.
Cytoplasm: A fluid inside a cell that contains salts and other molecules.
Organelle: Structures inside a cell that have specific functions.
Nucleus: The part of a cell that contains DNA and controls the cell's activities.
Mitochondria: Organelles that break down food to release energy.
Chloroplast: Organelles found in plant cells where photosynthesis occurs.
Ribosome: A tiny structure where proteins are made.
Endoplasmic Reticulum (ER): A network that moves materials within the cell.
Golgi apparatus (Golgi body): Packages and sends materials out of the cell.
Vacuole: A storage space inside cells, especially large in plant cells.
Lysosome: Organelles that contain enzymes to break down waste.
Microscope: A tool used to make small objects look larger.
Unicellular: Made of only one cell.
Multicellular: An organism made up of more than one cell.
Homeostasis: The maintenance of a stable internal environment.
Stimulus: Anything that causes a response in an organism.
Response: The action or change in behavior caused by a stimulus.
Reproduction: The process by which organisms make more organisms.
Energy: Needed by all living things to survive; used to perform life functions.
Diffusion: The movement of substances from an area of high concentration to low concentration.
Cell theory: The idea that all living things are made of cells, cells are the basic unit of life, and all cells come from other cells.
Tissue: A group of similar cells that perform a specific function.
Organ: A structure made up of different kinds of tissues that work together.
Organ system: A group of organs that work together to perform a major function.
Organism: A living thing that carries out all life processes.
Specialized cell: A cell that performs a specific function within a multicellular organism.
Circulatory system: The body system that moves blood, nutrients, oxygen, and wastes through the body.
Respiratory system: The body system that supplies oxygen to the blood and removes carbon dioxide.
Digestive system: The body system that breaks down food into nutrients for the body to absorb.
Nervous system: The body system that controls the body's responses to internal and external changes.
Skeletal system: The system that provides structure and protection for the body.
Muscular system: The system that allows movement of the body and internal organs.

Reading Essentials: Cells and Life

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Tips & Hints for Writing Awesome Lab Reports

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Tips & Hints for Writing Awesome Lab Reports

Amazing Cell Journey Video

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Take an incredible journey inside a cell! This video will help you understand the different parts we'll be studying. Don't forget to take notes using our guided worksheet.

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Virtual Tour: Cell Research Lab

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Take a fascinating virtual tour of a real research laboratory! See how scientists study cells using advanced microscopes. Write a short reflection for extra credit.

Organelle Function Chart

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Download this helpful chart to keep track of all cell organelles and their functions. This will be a valuable study tool for your upcoming quiz!

Digital Microscope Lab

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Practice using our virtual microscope before we use the real ones in class. Complete the observation worksheet and submit it to Google Classroom.

Virtual Cell Explorer

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Use this amazing interactive tool to explore a 3D cell model. Try to identify all organelles we discussed in class! Username: grade6science Password: cell2023

Kahoot - Exploring Life

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🧪 Test your knowledge of what makes something alive!

MYP Year 1 Sciences Grade Descriptors

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MYP Year 1 Assessment Criteria

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MYP Sciences Command Terms

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MYP ATL Skills

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Are all cells the same?

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🧠 Answer: Nope! Some cells are simple (like bacteria), and others have many parts with special jobs (like animal and plant cells).

How can one tiny cell do everything a living thing needs?

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🧠 Answer: Even one-celled organisms (like amoebas) have all the parts they need to eat, move, and survive!

Why are cells so small?

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🧠 Answer: Small size helps them move things in and out quickly — if they were too big, they couldn’t get what they need fast enough.

Are viruses alive?

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🧠 Answer: That’s a tricky one! Viruses can’t live or reproduce on their own — they need a host — so most scientists say they’re not truly alive.

What’s the difference between plant and animal cells?

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🧠 Answer: Plant cells have a cell wall and chloroplasts; animal cells don’t. Both have a nucleus, cell membrane, and more.

Why do we need so many cells in our bodies?

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🧠 Answer: Because different cells do different jobs — like moving, thinking, or digesting food. They all work together to keep us alive.

Can we see cells without a microscope?

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🧠 Answer: Not usually — most cells are way too small! The biggest one you can see without a microscope is an ostrich egg.

Do all living things have the same kind of cells?

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🧠 Answer: Not exactly — some have just one cell, others have millions, and their cells can look and act very different depending on the job!

Reading Essentials: Body Systems

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Lesson 4 - A Closer Look at Life

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Lesson 5 - What Unites All Life

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Lesson 6 - Simple v. Complex Cells

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Lesson 1 - Are Seeds Alive?

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Lesson 2 - Characteristics of Life

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Lesson 3 - Microscopes and Cell Discovery

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Lesson 7 - Classification: Domains and Kingdoms

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Lesson 8 - What Surrounds a Cell?

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Lesson 9 - Transport, Power, and Control

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Lesson 10 - Plant vs. Animal Cells

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Lesson 11 - Variables and Cell Snacks

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Lesson 12 - Cell City

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Lesson 13a Criterion D: Vivacious Vorticella part 1

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Lesson 13b: Criterion D-Vivacious Vorticella part 2

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Lesson 14- Levels of Organization

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Lesson 15: An Introduction to Body Systems

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How to Create Citations

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Lesson 16: Sell That System!

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