Cell Differentiation and Specialization Reading Passage and Questions
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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! 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:
- 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
- Answer key
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NGSSMS-LS1-3
Use argument supported by evidence for how the body is a system of interacting subsystems composed of groups of cells. Emphasis is on the conceptual understanding that cells form tissues and tissues form organs specialized for particular body functions. Examples could include the interaction of subsystems within a system and the normal functioning of those systems. Assessment does not include the mechanism of one body system independent of others. Assessment is limited to the circulatory, excretory, digestive, respiratory, muscular, and nervous systems.
NGSSMS-LS1-1
Conduct an investigation to provide evidence that living things are made of cells; either one cell or many different numbers and types of cells. Emphasis is on developing evidence that living things are made of cells, distinguishing between living and non-living cells, and understanding that living things may be made of one cell or many and varied cells.
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