Cells as Building Blocks of Life
Grade 6th Grade · Science · 40 min
What's Included
Learning Objective
I can describe how cells are the basic building blocks of living things.
Warm-Up Video
Learn Bright · 6:06
Cells for Kids | Learn about cell structure and function in this engaging and fun intro to cells
Guided Notes
3 key concepts
- 1
All living things are made of one or more cells, which are the basic building blocks of life.
- 2
The three basic parts of animal and plant cells are the nucleus, cytoplasm, and cell membrane.
- 3
Plant cells have two additional parts: the cell wall, which provides support, and chloroplasts, which create sugar through photosynthesis.
Practice Questions
7 questions · Multiple choice & Short answer
Exit Ticket
Quick comprehension check
“Explain in your own words how cells are similar to building blocks, and give one example of a multicellular organism.”
Teacher Guide
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