SC15.7.3

Science (2015) Grade(s): 7

SC15.7.3
Construct an explanation of the function (e.g., mitochondria releasing energy during cellular respiration) of specific cell structures (i.e., nucleus, cell membrane, cell wall, ribosomes, mitochondria, chloroplasts, and vacuoles) for maintaining a stable environment.

Unpacked Content

Scientific and Engineering Practices

Constructing Explanations and Designing Solutions

Crosscutting Concepts

Structure and Function

Knowledge

Students know:

Function of organelles (i.e., nucleus, cell membrane, cell wall, ribosome, mitochondria, chloroplast, vacuole).
Roles of organelles in maintaining a stable environment.
Key differences between animal and plant cells (e.g., Plant cells have a cell wall, chloroplasts, etc.).

Skills

Students are able to:

Articulate a statement that relates a given phenomenon to a scientific idea, including how different parts of a cell contribute to how the cell functions as a whole, both separately and together with other structures.

Understanding

Students understand that:

The function of an organelle contributes to the overall function of the cell, both separately and together with other organelles, to maintain a stable environment.
Organelles function together as parts of a system (the cell).
Organelles function together as parts of a system that determines cellular function.
Energy is required to maintain a stable environment.

Vocabulary

Explanation
Structure
Function
Organelle
Nucleus
Cell membrane
Cell wall
Ribosome
Mitochondria
Chloroplast
Vacuole
Homeostasis
System
Valid
Reliable

Aligned Learning Resources

Osmosis and Diffusion Lab

Plant's Nanomachinery for Photosynthesis and Nanotechnology for Solar Energy Conversion

Plant Cells StudyJam

Animal Cells StudyJam

Animal Cell Models

Design by Adaptive Theme