1. The anatomy of a human cell
Science
The anatomy of a human cell

2. Objectives
Class
Students will know what a cell is and where cells are located.
Students will understand all the different components that make up a cell.
Students will be able to name the components of the cell and know the individual jobs of these components.

3. What is a cell?
A cell is found in all parts of the human body, plants, and animals and is the basic unit of life. It's functions include:
Giving your body movement
Allows different parts of your body the ability to communicate with one another.
Cells provide the body with protection and support.

4. What makes up a cell?
A cell is made up of many parts and each structure has a job which gives the cell the ability to function. These parts include:
Cell Membrane
Mitochondria
Cytoplasm
Nucleus

5. Membrane
Cell
The cell membrane is the outside shell of a cell and is the boundary between what's inside the cell and everything outside the cell.
The cell membrane also encloses the cytoplasm that is found inside the cell.
The cell membrane is like this plastic bag filled with liquid. It holds everything in and controls what goes in and out.
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6. Mitochondria Mitochondria is found inside the cytoplasm of the cell.
The Mitochondrion's job is to give the cell energy.
It gives the cell energy by taking in nutrients and breaking them down.
It is similar to the digestive system when we eat food.
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7. Cytoplasm
The Cytoplasm is the liquid inside the cell that contains all the different structures that make up the cell.
The Cytoplasm also has the ability to break down larger structures that come in through the cell membrane.
Similar to the Mitochondria!
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8. Nucleus
The Nucleus is found near the center of the cell inside the cytoplasm.
It contains genetic material called DNA that gives us traits from our parents.
The Nucleus is like the brain of the cell, it controls everything that goes on in the cell.

9. Need More Help? Cell Membrane:
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Mitochondria:
Cytoplasm:
Nucleus:

10. Let's Practice Question 1:
What are all the structures from our lesson that make up a cell?
Answers:
A) Cell membrane, solution, mitochondria
B) Cytoplasm, nucleus, mitochondria, cell membrane
C) Cell membrane, cytoplasm, nucleus, channels

11. Try Again!
Let's go back over the lesson to refresh your memory and then try answering the question again. Sometimes you just need a second look at the information in order to make it stick!
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12. Great Job! Cell membrane Mitochondria Cytoplasm Nucleus
You answered the question correctly! The structures from our lesson that make up a cell include:
Cell membrane
Mitochondria
Cytoplasm
Nucleus
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13. Let's Practice Question 2:
What does the Nucleus of a cell do and what organ can we compare it to?
Answers:
A) The nucleus is a fluid that contains structures of a cell. It's compared to the brain.
B) The nucleus gives the cell energy. It is compared to the digestive system.
C) The nucleus controls the cell and contains DNA. It is compared to the brain.

14. Try Again!
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15. Good Work!
You answered the question correctly! The nucleus is the control center of a cell and is said to be the brain of a cell.