This course introduces students to the core concepts of cellular biology and how life functions on the smallest scale. Students will learn about cell structure, how cells obtain and use energy, how they grow and divide, and how they communicate with their environment. We will explore the roles of major cell organelles, the basics of DNA and protein production, and how cells work together to form larger systems in living organisms. Lessons will include interactive activities, videos, and guided discussions to help students visualize and understand key processes. By the end of the course, students will be able to explain how cells operate, make connections between cell function and human health, and build a strong foundation for future science courses.

14 Meetings
Yes (amount per week will be provided)
No assessments
Will be provided by PenguinLearn.
By the end of this course, students will be able to: -Identify the cell as the basic unit of life and explain its importance to all living organisms. -Describe the structure and function of major cell organelles, including the nucleus, mitochondria, cell membrane, and ribosomes. -Explain the differences between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells and between plant and animal cells. -Describe how cells obtain and use energy, including the basic ideas behind photosynthesis and cellular respiration. -Explain how cells grow and divide, with an understanding of the cell cycle and the purpose of mitosis. -Summarize how DNA provides instructions for building proteins, including a basic overview of transcription and translation. -Understand how cells communicate and interact within tissues and organ systems. -Interpret simple diagrams, models, and graphics that represent cellular structures and processes. -Use scientific vocabulary accurately when discussing cell structure and function.
Students will be introduced to the idea that all living organisms are made of cells. This lesson covers the definition of a cell, the cell theory, and why cells are considered the building blocks of life. Students will learn how cells maintain organization and carry out basic life functions. Students will be given the opportunity at the beginning of the first lesson to introduce themselves, why they chose this class and what their goals are after highschool.
This lesson focuses on the internal parts of a cell and what each one does. Students will learn the functions of key organelles such as the nucleus, mitochondria, ribosomes, endoplasmic reticulum, and cell membrane. Visual diagrams and models will be used to show how organelles work together to keep the cell alive.
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