Cells and Body Systems · Life Science

The Architecture of Life

Students compare plant and animal cells to understand how specialized organelles support life functions.

Key Questions

  1. 1How do the different parts of a cell work together like a factory?
  2. 2What allows a plant cell to stay rigid while animal cells are flexible?
  3. 3How do we know that all living things are made of cells?

Common Core State Standards

MS-LS1-1MS-LS1-2
Grade: 6th Grade
Subject: Science
Unit: Cells and Body Systems
Period: Life Science

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