Cells as Building Blocks of Life

6th Grade40 minutes

Learning Objective

I can describe how cells are the basic building blocks of living things.

Key Concepts

All living things are made of one or more cells, which are the basic building blocks of life.

The three basic parts of animal and plant cells are the nucleus, cytoplasm, and cell membrane.

Plant cells have two additional parts: the cell wall, which provides support, and chloroplasts, which create sugar through photosynthesis.

Practice Questions

This lesson includes 7 practice questions to reinforce learning.

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1. What are the three main parts of animal cells discussed in the video?

2. What is the function of the nucleus within a cell?

3. What two additional structures are found in plant cells but not in animal cells?

...and 4 more questions

Educational Video

Cells for Kids | Learn about cell structure and function in this engaging and fun intro to cells

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