Cells as structural and functional unit
What is a cell?
The smallest unit of life
Which part is the “control center” of many eukaryotic cells?
Nucleus
Which feature is most typical of plant cells?
Chloroplasts
Which word means “group by shared features”?
Classify
What does “Red” mean in the traffic-light safety protocol?
Stop immediately
Why are cells called the “functional unit” of life?
They do the jobs needed to keep organisms alive
What is the main job of the cell membrane?
Controls what enters and leaves the cell
Which feature is common to both plant and animal cells?
Cell membrane
Which sentence do you use to give “evidence”?
Open answer
You are not sure if a tool is safe to use. What color should you choose?
Yellow
Which statement best explains a vital function of cells?
Cells help organisms stay alive by getting energy and removing waste
Cytoplasm is best described as…
The jelly-like area inside the cell where processes happen
A cell has a cell wall and chloroplasts. It is most likely a…
Plant cell
Choose the best definition in simple English: “Organelle” means…
A small part inside a cell with a job
Which behavior shows good lab behavior?
Sanitizing hands and returning materials to the correct place
A student says: “If an organism grows, its cells must be doing functions.” Which function is most connected to growth?
Making proteins and building new cell parts
What is the function of the cell wall?
supports and protects plant cells
A microscope image shows very small, simple cells with no visible nucleus (bacteria example). These are best classified as…
Microorganism cells
Name 3 parts of the cell?
Open Answer
A cable is stretched across a walking path in the Robotics Lab. What is the best response?
Yellow: ask/check and move it safely
Which explanation is strongest? “Cells are the structural unit because…”
Cells are the building blocks that make up tissues and organs
A plant cell needs to make its own food. What two parts are most important for that and why?
Chloroplast + nucleus, because chloroplast captures light and nucleus controls cell instructions
Two cells are compared. Cell A has chloroplasts and a cell wall; Cell B has a membrane and nucleus but no chloroplasts. What is the best classification?
A = plant, B = animal
what sentence do you use to show a respectful scientific disagreement?
I disagree
During group work, one student dominates and others stay silent. Which action best matches?
Use turn-taking roles and invite a quiet teammate to share evidence respectfully