Exploring Cell Structure
Grade 9 · Science · 39 min
What's Included
Learning Objective
I can identify the main structures of a cell and their functions.
Warm-Up Video
Nucleus Medical Media · 7:22
Biology: Cell Structure I Nucleus Medical Media
Guided Notes
3 key concepts
- 1
All cells have a cell membrane, cytoplasm, and DNA in common, no matter their type.
- 2
Eukaryotic cells have a nucleus and other specialized parts called organelles, while prokaryotic cells do not have a nucleus or membrane-enclosed organelles.
- 3
The nucleus contains DNA, which dictates what the cell will do, and the mitochondria is the powerhouse of the cell, creating energy in the form of ATP.
Practice Questions
6 questions · Multiple choice & Short answer
Exit Ticket
Quick comprehension check
“Name three organelles found in eukaryotic cells and describe their functions.”
Teacher Guide
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- Answer keys for all questions
- Differentiation strategies
- Extension activities
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