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!