The Cell- the basic unit of living things.

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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.

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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.

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Microscopic images

• When you magnify somethingwhat happens to the
  image?
• When you focus somethingwhat happens to the
  image?
• What is the difference between these two
  processes?

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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?

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Cells

• Suppose you had a human body cell on a slidewhat
  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.

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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.

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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?

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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!!)

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The life of a Cell

• Write about or diagram the life of a cell. What
  things happen to it during its lifetime? Name
  the stages of its life. (Hint they are not much
  different from your stages!)

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YOURE 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!