Biology: Cells
Overview
Students will learn about cells as the fundamental unit of living things. They will observe, interpret and record observations using a microscope. Students will learn the different parts of the animal, plant, bacteria and specialised cells. Students will also revisit the organisation of multicellular organisms.
The main SMSC/Personal Development content of this topic includes: PD16 – Creative learning (model cells), PD29 – Responding positively to artist opportunities and PD21 – Social skills/backgrounds.
The main UN Rights of a Child covered are No.2 – No discrimination and No.13 – Sharing thoughts freely.
Example Key Words
Prokaryote
These cells do not contain membrane bound organelles such as a nucleus and mitochondria.
Eukaryote
Cells of animals, plants and fungi are called eukaryotic cells. They contain membrane bound organelles such as a nucleus and mitochondria.
Diffusion
Diffusion is the movement of a substance from an area of high concentration to an area of low concentration.
Specialised
Specialised cells have a specific role to perform. Each specialised cell has a different job to do, they have special features that allow them to do these jobs.
Osmosis
Osmosis is the movement of water from an area of high concentration to an area of low concentration through a semi permeable membrane.