Cell Differentiation & Specialization Digital & Print Reading Passage Bundle

Overview:

Cell differentiation can be a challenging concept for students, especially if they have been looking at traditional cell models and diagrams that only show one type of cell. This introductory reading passage, examples page, and comprehension question assignment is the perfect transition to cell differentiation for your middle school students! Now you can have the best of both worlds with a paper and digital form of this resource bundled together. Virtual snow days don't stand a chance against your cell differentiation lesson! This is an awesome assignment for students if your time is limited for cell differentiation or you aren't able to do a full stem cell project.

Why You'll Love It:

• Digital and print version of this passage
• This resource is designed with middle schoolers in mind and places the focus on cell differentiation.
• This passage connects to the levels of organization. A great review or introduction to this concept, connected with cell differentiation.
• A perfect analogy. Your students will understand differentiation with a clever comparison to different types of jobs.
• Tons of examples with accompanying images. Your students will really understand what cell differentiation looks like. This resource includes an example page with 9 different types of cells along with descriptions about structure and function.

Students Will:

• Read a one-page passage about cell differentiation
• View 9 visual examples with descriptions of different types of cells and how they are differentiated
• Answer five open-ended reading comprehension questions
• Match the cell examples to their functions

Included in this Resource:

- One-page reading passage

- Differentiation example page (9 types of cells included)

- Five comprehension questions

- Matching worksheet

- Digital form with passage and questions

- Answer key

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