7th Grade Life Science Objectives

ABACUS 01-SC07-05
PASS CS6.3.1

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PASS Strand:
1. Structure and Function in Living Systems

Objectives:

1. Cells are the building blocks of all organisms (both plants and animals).
   Local extension: The cell theory states:
   1. All living things are made up of cells.
   2. Cells are the basic units of structure and function in all living things.
   3. Living cells come only from other living cells.

Time Range:
1st Quarter

Suggested Teaching Strategies:

• Draw the plant and animal cell.
• Distinguish the difference between animal and plant cells.
• View various plant and animal cell tissues under the microscope.
• Define and label plant and animal cell structures.

Aligned Resources:

• Core Lab 7: Plant and Animal Cells
• Core Lab 8: Cell Model
• Audiovisual: Discovering the Cell
• Textbook: Living Things, Cell Structure and Function, Cell Processes and Energy

Revision Date:
June 2005