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Cellular Structure And Function

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Students explore the structure and function of the cell. They begin by identifying the cell as the common unit of life in all living organisms, large and small. They examine single-celled organisms and how they carry out different life functions.

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Grade
6th - 8th
Subjects
Science
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Duration
3 days
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