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Cell Rancher

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4.1 Stars

TEACHERS (30)

3.8

STUDENTS (15715)

4.3

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20 Minutes

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Description

The cell ranch needs help! Work with the nanobot to feed the cells so they can divide and protect them from attacking viruses! All while learning about cell life!

Vocabulary Words

bacteria

cells

binary fission

reproduction

nucleus

DNA

nucleoid

diffusion

gas exchange

plasmid. bacteriophage

eukaryotic

archaea

stimuli

homeostasis

domain

mutations

copepod

multicellular

Instructions

Play through this interactive game to learn about Cells and Life. Suitable for Grade 6, Grade 7, Grade 8.

Main Concepts

According to cell theory, cells are the smallest units of living things that can perform the processes necessary for life.

A cell is the most basic unit of a living organism.

Responding to stimuli is a life function of a cell.

The three currently recognized Domains are: Archaea, Bacteria, and Eukarya.

Gas exchange is a life function of an organism.

Large numbers and types of cells compose the tissues in living things.

Bacteria, archaea, and most protists are examples of single-celled organisms.

Maintaining homeostasis is a life function of a cell.

Eukaryotic cells have a defined nucleus.

Obtaining and processing nutrients for growth is a life function of a cell.

The development of cell theory has been dependent on advancements in microscope technologies and techniques in the past four hundred years.

All cells carry out similar life functions.

Reproduction is a life function of a cell.

Gas exchange is a life function of a cell.

Multicellular organisms contain more than one cell.

Multicellular organisms exhibit a hierarchy of cellular organization to carry out life processes.

Single-celled organisms are composed of one cell.

All living organisms contain one or more cells.

According to cell theory, living cells can come only from other living cells.

Plants and animals are examples of multicellular organisms.

Prokaryotic cells lack a defined nucleus.

Discussion Questions

Before the Game

What is the difference between a eukaryotic cell and a prokaryotic cell? What are some characteristics that all living things have in common?

After the Game

What cell parts did you learn in the game that are part of eukaryotic cells? What characteristics do bacteria have that help them to survive? What are some advantages and disadvantages of being a prokaryotic cell and a eukaryotic cell? What are some advantages and disadvantages of being unicellular and multicellular?

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