Parts of a Cell: Simple Functions
Students will identify the main parts of a simple animal cell (nucleus, cytoplasm, cell membrane) and a plant cell (cell wall, chloroplasts, vacuole) and their very basic functions.
Key Questions
- What are the main parts inside a cell?
- What does the 'brain' of the cell (nucleus) do?
- How do plant cells make their own food?
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