Exploring Cell Structure and Function

Exploring Cell Structure and Function

6th Grade · Science · 45 min· Guided By Curriculum Guide

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Learning Objective

I can describe the main structures of a cell and their functions.

  • 1

    The three parts of the modern cell theory are: the cell is the smallest living unit, all living things are made of one or more cells, and all cells come from pre-existing cells.

  • 2

    All cells have genetic material, cytoplasm, ribosomes, and a cell membrane.

  • 3

    Eukaryotes have membrane-bound organelles, while prokaryotes do not.