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Living things are made of cells

NGSS·science·Grade 6·Bloom: Apply·Last verified: May 17, 2026

Conduct an investigation to provide evidence that living things are made of cells; either one cell or many different numbers and types of cells. Clarification: Emphasis is on developing evidence that living things are made of cells, distinguishing between living and non-living things, and understanding that living things may be made of one cell or many and varied cells.

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Concepts covered (15)

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Identify Cell Parts And Their Functions
cellBiology · science · Grade 6
Understand Cellular Respiration Basics
cellBiology · science · Grade 6
Identify Differences In Unicellular And Multicellular Organisms
cellBiology · science · Grade 6
Explain Cell Theory Principles
cellBiology · science · Grade 6
Label A Cell Diagram Accurately
cellBiology · science · Grade 6
Understand The Function Of Cell Membranes
cellBiology · science · Grade 6
Explain The Role Of D N A In Cells
cellBiology · science · Grade 6
Recognize The Importance Of Stem Cells
cellBiology · science · Grade 6
Differentiate Between Plant And Animal Cells
cellBiology · science · Grade 6
Use A Microscope To Observe Cells
cellBiology · science · Grade 6
Describe Cell Division Processes
cellBiology · science · Grade 6
Describe The Process Of Photosynthesis
cellBiology · science · Grade 6
Discuss The Impact Of Cell Technology
cellBiology · science · Grade 6
Collect Data Systematically
scientificInquiry · science · Grade 6
Draw Conclusions
scientificInquiry · science · Grade 6

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