SC15.7.2

Science (2015) Grade(s): 7

Obtaining, Evaluating, and Communicating Information

Structure and Function

Students know:

Prokaryotic cells are microscopic, single-celled organisms that have neither a distinct nucleus with a membrane nor other specialized organelles.
Prokaryotes include the bacteria and cyanobacteria.
The function of prokaryotic cells.
The reproductive methods of prokaryotic cells.
Eukaryotic cells consist of a cell or cells in which the genetic material is DNA in the form of chromosomes contained within a distinct nucleus.
Eukaryotes include all living organisms other than the eubacteria and archaebacteria.
The function of eukaryotic cells.
The reproductive methods of eukaryotic cells.

Students are able to:

Obtain information about cells, including structure, function, and method of reproduction, from published, grade-level appropriate material from multiple sources.
Determine and describe whether the gathered information is relevant.
Use information to explain how prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells differ.