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Science — Grade 8

Goal 6, Objective 6.04

Goal 6

The learner will conduct investigations, use models, simulations, and appropriate technologies and information systems to build an understanding of cell theory.

Objective 6.04

Conclude that animal cells carry on complex chemical processes to balance the needs of the organism.

  • Cells grow and divide to produce more cells.
  • Cells take in nutrients to make the energy for the work cells do.
  • Cells take in materials that a cell or an organism needs.

Resources aligned to this objective

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Cell theory and plant respiration
In CareerStart lessons: Grade eight, page 5.4
In this lesson, students conduct an experiment using plants to gain an understanding on the effects of sunlight on cell processes.
Format: lesson plan (grade 8 Science)
By Tammy Johnson and Martha Tedrow.

Resources on the web

Vanilla medicine
In this Science Update, from Science NetLinks, students hear about how a modified form of vanilla may someday help treat sickle-cell disease. (Learn more)
Format: activity/lesson plan (grade 8 Science)
Provided by: American Association for the Advancement of Science
Mitosis
This Science NetLinks lesson will introduce students to the step-by-step phases of mitosis in an effort to imprint on the young mind the idea that each cell is highly organized. In this lesson, students will make physical representations of mitosis, acting... (Learn more)
Format: lesson plan (grade 8 Science)
Provided by: American Association for the Advancement of Science
LIFE: From diversity to DNA
A collection of four units for seventh and eighth grade science covering human body systems, genetics, cells, and microbes and disease. (Learn more)
Format: lesson plan (grade 7–8 Science)
Provided by: Kenan Fellows for Curriculum and Leadership Development