Types of Living Organisms

Grade 745 min

Learning Objective

I can classify organisms as prokaryotic or eukaryotic based on their cellular structure.

Lesson Flow

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6 min

Prokaryotic vs. Eukaryotic Cells (Updated)

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Practice

14 min

6 questions • Short answer

Exit Ticket

5 min

Describe the characteristics that differentiate prokaryotic cells from eukaryotic cells, focusing on their cellular structures. Identify an organism that is classified as eukaryotic and explain how its cellular structure reflects its classification compared to prokaryotic cells.

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