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Standard 7.L.3A

7.L.3A Cells are the most basic unit of any living organism. All organisms are composed of one (unicellular) or many cells (multicellular) and require food and water, a way to dispose of waste, and an environment in which they can live in order to surv...

Grade(s): 7

Subject(s): Science

Year: 2014

Is Bacteria Helpful or Harmful?
Is Bacteria Helpful or Harmful?

Lesson

The students will have to construct an argument that claims that bacteria are both helpful and harmful. The students will be asked to complete learning activities based on PBS Learning Media videos...

Don’t “Cell” Yourself Short
Don’t “Cell” Yourself Short

Lesson

In this introductory lesson, students will use microscopes to examine plant, animal, and bacteria cells to lay the foundation for further study. Additional instruction is needed for students to master...

Microscope Interactive | Hobby Shop
Microscope Interactive | Hobby Shop

Interactive

In this activity, students use a virtual biology lab to perform investigations and learn lab procedures using compound and dissecting microscopes to look at a variety of animal and plant cells.