UNIT 3
cells & cell transport
Essential Standard
Each student will understand and explain the life processes living organisms carry out in order to survive.
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Learning Targets
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Outline and discuss supporting evidence for cell theory.
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Compare and contrast different cell types of cells (prokaryote vs. eukaryote) (plant vs. animal).
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Demonstrate an understanding of the structure of the various types of cells.
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Describe the function of the organelles found in both prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells.
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Explain why cells in multicellular organisms perform specialized tasks.
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Explain the levels of organization within multicellular organisms.
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Explain the movement of molecules through different types of passive and active transport.
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Predict the movement of molecules across a selectively permeable membrane based on polarity, size, and concentration gradient.
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