Cells Unit ~ Grade 8 (Eight Interactive Lessons, Answer Slides and Check-ins)

This product was designed for Grade 8 students to "Learn-at-Home". There are eight interactive lessons that allow students to engage in the topic, explore key scientific concepts, explain their thinking based on information learned, and extend their knowledge base. Students can work at their own pace throughout each lesson.

These lessons are aligned with the Ontario Science and Technology Curriculum. Once you have purchased this product, you will have access to each of the eight lessons.

About this unit:

In this unit, students are introduced to what cells are. Cells are the smallest unit of

life, and each cell is a system nested within a system. In this unit, students develop

their knowledge of organisms by focusing on the structure and function of cells in

plants and animals.

Lesson Overview:

Lesson 1 ~ What is a Cell?

A cell is the smallest structural and functional unit of an organism.  Let’s examine why cells are so important to living things.

Lesson 2 ~ Microscopes

In order to study cells, scientists needed to be able to see them clearly.  Let’s take a look at how microscopes work. 

Lesson 3 ~ Classifying Cells

In this lesson, we will examine both animal and plant cells.  We will look at the similarities and differences between these two cells. 

Lesson 4 ~ Flow of Materials into and out of the Cell

In this lesson, we will examine how the cell membrane can control the flow of materials into and out of the cell using passive and active transport. 

Lesson 5 ~ Exploring Unicellular and Multicellular Cells

Living things are often called organisms. Organisms are a living system with parts that work together to carry out the processes of life. In this lesson, we will examine both unicellular and multicellular organisms.

Lesson 6 ~ Multicellular Organisms and Cell Specialization

Multicellular organisms use specialized cells to carry out activities to meet their basic needs.  These specialized cells interact with and depend on other specialized cells.  In this lesson, we will investigate these activities. 

Lesson 7 ~ Tissues, Organs, and Organ Systems

Multicellular organisms use specialized cells to carry out activities to meet its basic needs.  These specialized cells interact with and depend on other specialized cells.  In this lesson, we will investigate these activities. 

Lesson 8 ~ Cell Research

Advances in our knowledge of cell biology have had a large impact in multicellular organisms.  Let’s take a look at how scientists and researchers have made changes to cells.