Cells and Cell Processes

Introduction

How do cells get the materials they need to survive? 

How are they affected by this process?

Task

Understand and Apply the processes of diffusion and osmosis

Analyze and interpret data

Process

Concepts of :-

cell transport:

diffusion:

osmosis:

facilitated diffusion

Hypertonic, Hypotonic, Isotonic solutions

Graphing

Calculating percent change

Concentration

Guiding Questions: (to get kids thinking critically and promote curiosity):

How do cells get materials in and out of the cell membrane?

What are the major types of cell transport?

How are cells affected by their environment?

What happens to a cell when it is exposed to a large number or a small number of nutrients/minerals in its environment?

What type of cells is found in the vegetables that your parents make you eat?