Major Curriculum Areas: Science
Interrelated Curriculum Areas: Language Arts and Art
Massachusettes State Standards:
Strand: Life Science, Grades 6-8
Learning Standard: Structure and Function of Cells
2. Recognize that all organisms are composed of cells, and that many
organisms are single-celled (unicellular). In these single-celled organisms,
one cell must carry out all of the basic functions of life.
3. Compare and contrast plant and animal cells, including major organelles.
4. Recognize that within cells, many of the basic functions of organisms are
carried out. The way in which cell function is similar in all living
organisms.
Grade Level: 6th grade
Length of Lesson: 7-10 school days
