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The Cell- the basic unit of living things. The following questions should be answered as completely as possible. Draw, write, diagram or discuss your solution- there is NO one correct answer.
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The Cell- the basic unit of living things. • The following questions should be answered as completely as possible. Draw, write, diagram or discuss your solution- there is NO one correct answer. • If at any time you wish to skip a question do so, but come back later as you should finish all the questions as completely as you can.
Microscopes • The most simple microscope could be a drop of water. What do you picture when you picture a scientific “microscope”? Draw and label the picture you have in mind.
Microscopic images • When you “magnify” something…what happens to the image? • When you “focus” something…what happens to the image? • What is the difference between these two processes?
Cells • Imagine if you could ONLY look at different living things from very close up; Could you separate those living things into a few groups? What would those groups be?
Cells • Suppose you had a human body cell on a slide…what would it look like close up. Try to give any parts you would see names. • Now do the same if you had a small part of a leaf, or stem of a plant.
“Cells do the same things that all organisms do.” • Read the above statement. Now make a list of the “things” that organisms do and be general enough so that it would apply to plants as well as animals.
Stem cells? • Supposing that you have heard of “stem cells,” what do you think they are? • Why do you think scientists want to study them?
Blood!!!!!!!!!! • Blood is a very unique type of cell; What makes it so unique? • How many special types of cells are there in the body? • Is your blood red, or blue? (This one drives me crazy!!)
The life of a Cell… • Write about or diagram the life of a cell. What things happen to it during it’s “lifetime?” Name the stages of it’s life. (Hint: they are not much different from your “stages!”)
YOU’RE DONE! Be sure to turn your paper(s) in to Mr. Rajnowski! Then begin the Microscope Lab. • You will be getting familiar with the parts and functions of the microscope. • Remember to carry with both hands and handle gently! These are expensive pieces of equipment! Report any problems to Mr. Rajnowski right away!