Life Science Unit 3: Cellular Processes

This is the third unit of the Life Science course for middle school students. It focuses on cellular processes and includes 4 lessons:

This unit includes 4 lessons:

  1. Cell Transport Part 1
  2. Cell Transport Part 2
  3. Cellular Metabolism
  4. The Cell Cycle

These lessons will help students dive deeper into the building blocks of life and explore the processes that sustain every living thing.

Unit Overview: Cellular Processes

This unit is designed to deepen student understanding of how cells operate. By learning cellular processes, students will lay the groundwork for understanding how entire organisms and ecosystems are built.

Throughout this unit, students will learn about the processes of cellular transport, photosynthesis, cellular respiration, fermentation, and the cell cycle.

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Lesson 1: Cell Transport Part 1

In this lesson, students will learn about how cells transport materials to obtain what they need to survive. This includes the processes of diffusion, osmosis, facilitated diffusion, and active transport. 

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Lesson 2: Cell Transport Part 2

In this lesson, students will continue to learn about how cells transport materials. Students will explore the processes of osmosis and facilitated diffusion via interactive labs and simulation activities.

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Lesson 3: Cellular Metabolism

In this lesson, students will learn the main differences between different types of cells, including eukaryotic, prokaryotic, plant, and animal cells.

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Lesson 4: The Cell Cycle

In this lesson, students will learn about how cells grow and divide via the cell cycle. They will learn about why cells divide, as well as the various steps in the cell cycle that make division possible.

Unit 4: DNA and Genetics

The next unit in Life Science, DNA and Genetics, explores DNA and heredity in living things.