CELLS Grade 7 Science Independent Study Unit
Research Use a Variety of Sources Internet Books Movies Experts Library Articlese Encyclopedia Minimum of 3 Sources Give references Direct Quotes Brackets/Footnotes Bibliography –Name of book, publisher, date, page reference, article title, -URL, date
TOPICS Electron microscope Changes in cells signalling development of disease Pest resistant crops –implication Postulates of cell theory –cell is the basic unit of life –all cells come from pre-existing cells –all living things made up of one or more cells Structure of the cell/Functions Comparison of plant and animal cells Diffusion Osmosis Single cell/Multi cell organisms –basic needs – water, food, air, energy, rest, remove waste, reproduction Organization of Cells/Tissues/ Organs