Competency Goal 6: The learner will conduct investigations, use models, simulations, and appropriate technologies and information systems to build an understanding of cell theory.

Objectives

6.01 Describe cell theory:

• All living things are composed of cells.
• Cells provide structure and carry on major functions to sustain life.
• Some organisms are single cell; other organisms, including humans, are multi-cellular.
• Cell function is similar in all living things.

6.02 Analyze structures, functions, and processes within animal cells for:

• Capture and release of energy.
• Feedback information.
• Dispose of wastes.
• Reproduction.
• Movement.
• Specialized needs.

6.03 Compare life functions of protists:

• Euglena.
• Amoeba.
• Paramecium.
• Volvox.

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 to do.
• Cells take in materials that a cell or an organism needs.