1. Basic units of living organisms

2. Activity  “What is a Cell?” (resource book; p.95) - Ecology & The Environment

3. Video …  Brain Pop: http://www.brainpop.com/science/cellularlifean dgenetics/

4. Reading …  “What is a Cell?” 1. Reading & Discussion - Ecology & The Environment

5. Cells …  Examples: http://www.cellsalive.com/gallery.htm

6. Singular & Multi-cellular Organisms  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=koSrv9UX wns http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=koSrv9UX wns  http://www.tvdsb.ca/webpages/macdonalda/ files/unicellular%20organisms.pdf http://www.tvdsb.ca/webpages/macdonalda/ files/unicellular%20organisms.pdf  http://access.teachersdomain.org/resources/t dc02/sci/life/stru/singlecell/index.html http://access.teachersdomain.org/resources/t dc02/sci/life/stru/singlecell/index.html

7. DNA Review …  Brain Pop: DNA http://www.brainpop.com/science/cellularlifean dgenetics/dna/

8. The Parts of a Cell …  Reading & Discussion: Reading Passage (resource p.106; “The Parts of a Cell;” Ecology & The Environment)  Characteristics of Cells: (5:18) http://app.discoveryeducation.com/search?Ntt =cell+parts+and+functions&N=4294949582

9. What Cells Do …  Reading & Discussion: Reading Passage (resource p. 110; “What Cells Do;” Ecology & The Environment)  Review: Discovery Education- MSB: Goes Cellular (26 min.) http://player.discoveryeducation.com/index.cf m?guidAssetId=f3f0fcce-8833-45bf-b01f- f48836e90971

10. Plant & Animal Cells  Reading & Discussion: Reading Passage (resource p.119; “Plant & Animal Cells;” Ecology & The Environment)

11. Plant & Animal Cells …  Review: Studyjams Plants- http://studyjams.scholastic.com/studyjams/jam s/science/plants/plant-cells.htm Animals- http://studyjams.scholastic.com/studyjams/jam s/science/animals/animal-cells.htm

12. From Cells to Organisms …  Cells-Tissues-Organs-Organ Systems- Organism  Reading & Discussion: Reading Passage (resource p.123; “From Cells to Organisms;” Ecology & The Environment)

13. Heredity  Study jams: http://studyjams.scholastic.com/studyjams/jam s/science/human-body/heredity.htm  Brain Pop: http://www.brainpop.com/science/cellularlifean dgenetics/heredity/

14. Genes, Genetics & DNA …  Introduction: DE (24:13) http://player.discoveryeducation.com/index.cf m?guidAssetId=7570E857-9BAE-4732-920F- CF79EACA9201&blnFromSearch=1&productc ode=DSC

15. Genetics & Inherited Traits  Gregor Mendol DE Video: (37:13) http://player.discoveryeducation.com/index.cf m?guidAssetId=342118BA-1059-4350-9DC6- 15181A36248D&blnFromSearch=1&productc ode=US

16. Vocabulary Review …  inherited traits  species  population  culture  genetics  offspring  characteristics

17. EOG Practice …  Which is an example of a single-celled organism? A amoeba B insect C fish D worm

18. EOG Practice …  Why do multicellular organisms need transport systems? A Most have cells that are not able to exchange gases with the outside environment. B Most have cells that are unable to grow and survive in their environment. C Most have cells that need food from sources outside their environment. D Most have cells that require more energy to survive than single-celled organisms.

19. EOG Practice …  Matt is a tall, eleven-year-old boy. He has a scar on his right cheek. He is intelligent and an excellent drummer. Which of his traits did he most likely inherit? A his height B his scar on his right cheek C his intelligence D his ability to play the drums

20. EOG Practice …  Which characteristic would a child not inherit from one or both of its parents? A freckles B hair style C eye color D dimples

21. EOG Practice …  Which statement best describes a bacterial cell? A It contains more than one cell. B It is a complete organism. C It is part of a larger organism. D It contains different kinds of cells.

22. EOG Practice …  Which characteristic do single-celled organisms and multicellular organisms have in common? A Both have cells with specialized functions for each life process. B Both perform all life processes within one cell. C Both have a way to get rid of waste materials. D Both are able to make food from sunlight.

23. EOG Practice …  A litter of kittens have traits that are similar to both the mother cat and the father cat. Which best explains this situation? A The kittens are provided the same kind of milk from their mother as they grow. B The kittens inherit some of their traits from their mother and some from their father. C The kittens are kept at the same temperatures by their mother when they are first born. D The kittens are taught by their parents to have similar traits.

24. EOG Practice …  Which are examples of inherited traits? A specific beliefs B fingerprints C memories D nose shape

25. EOG Practice …  A scientist is trying to decide whether an organism is unicellular or multicellular. Which information would help the scientist most to make her decision?  A size of the cells of the organism  B what the organism eats  C how many types of cells are in the organism  D how fast the organism grows

26. EOG Practice …  Which best explains why children resemble their parents? A They eat the same foods. B They have similar DNA. C They speak the same language. D They have the same interests.

27. EOG Practice …  Why do dogs have most of the characteristics of their parents? A They inherit them from their parents. B They live in the same habitats as their parents. C They learn them by observing their parents. D They eat the same foods as their parents.

28. EOG Practice …  Which is a characteristic of a dog that is most likely a result of its environment? A. Its color B. Its length of ears C. Its food preference D. Its ability to see in the dark

29. EOG Practice …  Which trait do children most likely inherit from their parents? a. shape of earlobes b. musical ability c. personality d. language