CP+Carville,+Phillip

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 * Unit Title:** "Cells and Organelles"
 * Grade Level(s):** Grades 9-12
 * Subject/Topic Area(s):** The Living Environment E.3. Cells
 * Key Words:** Cells, organelles, meiosis, mitosis, differentiation, interactions.
 * Designed by:** Phillip Carville
 * Time Frame:** Eight weeks
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 * =Brief Summary of Unit= ||
 * The cell is a remarkable unit of organization. There are many different types of cells that are used for very different purposes. Most of these cells do have some similarities though. Eukaryotic cells, plant cells, and other single celled organisms will be examined along with specialized cell types. The differences and similarities of these cells will be examined and discussed. The interactions between specialized cells and their environments will also be examined along with cell to cell interactions. Cellular products produced by organelles will be identified and studied. The role each organelle plays in the production of these products will also be an important area of study. Cells also reproduce in an interesting manner that is necessary for them to retain their proper function. The two main processes of cellular reproduction, meiosis for haploid cells and mitosis for diploid cells, will be thoroughly examined through lab studies and projects. Finally, the problems associated with cellular anomalies will be examined. How cancer develops will be a main theme of this section as will diseases associated with organelles.