1. Cell Theory Learning Target:
I can develop and use a model to describe the function of a cell as a whole and ways parts of cells contribute to the function

2. What is your rule on determining if something is made of cells?

4. Using the Microscope Helped People Learn More about Cells

5. Using the Microscope Helped People Learn More about Cells

6. Why Study Cells?

7. Can You Determine the Main Differences?

8. Can You Determine the Main Differences?

10. Can You Determine the Main Differences?
Most animal cells are rounded Most plant cells are rectangular Plant cells have a large vacuole Plant cells have chloroplasts and a cell wall

11. Plant or Animal Cell?

12. Plant Cell
What is the evidence?

13. Plant Cell What is the evidence? Rectangular shape
Nucleus not centered (pushed off to side – evidence of a large vacuole)
Thick layer outside cell (cell wall)

14. Plant or Animal Cell?

15. Animal Cell
What is the evidence?

16. Animal Cell What is the evidence? Rounded shape No cell wall
Nucleus is in the
center of the cell
(no evidence of
a large vacuole)