| Right now in science class we are covering the 7th grade Minnesota state standard: IV. LIFE SCIENCE A. Cells: The student will understand that all organisms are composed of cells that carry on the many functions needed to sustain life. 1. The student will know that cells are the fundamental units of life. 2. The student will distinguish between single-cellular and multi-cellular organisms. 3. The student will distinguish between plant and animal cells. 4. The student will recognize that cells repeatedly divide for growth and repair. 5. The student will recognize that cells convert energy from food for the production of molecules necessary for life, and for life processes including cell growth and cell division. 6. The student will recognize that specialized cells in multi-cellular organisms perform specialized functions. |