Unit 3 Reflection

    This unit was all about the cell. We first learned about the cell, then how the cell evolved, We also learned what was in a cell, movement in the cell, and photosynthesis and cellular respiration. The main idea of this unit was that the cell is the most basic unit of life.
    In the first vodcast, we earned about how the cell was discovered and the cell theory. We then learned about the levels of organization of life and the differences between prokaryotes and eukaryotes. Finally, we learned and that macromolecules are present in cells and where. In the next vodcast. we learned about membranes. We found out about their structure and function and the different methods that molecules use to get in and out of the cell. In the next vodcast, we learned about osmosis and diffusion. We reviewed some terms and learned about what happens when water leaves and enters the cell. In the following vodcast, we learned how proteins are made and other various functions of cells. We briefly talked about mitosis, cellular respiration, and photosynthesis. In the next vodcast, we toured the cell. We learned about the different functions of organelles and where they are located. We also looked at the differences between plant and animal cells. Next, we learned about the story of cells. We learned how cells gradually evolved to be more complicated. The following vodcast was about photosynthesis. We learned what photosynthesis is, its products and reactants, where it takes place, and how it is performed. Finally, we learned about cellular respiration. We learned about the exact things about it as we did for photosynthesis.
     This unit was slightly difficult because there was a lot of concepts. There were a lot of different ideas and concepts. Also, there was a lot of memorization, especially in the photosynthesis and cellular respiration vodcasts. I understand most of the concepts, but I have trouble remembering all the terms and details of them. In addition, we did a lot of labs. I learned various skills from them, such as team work and how to use a microscope. From these experiences, I can do more types of labs.
     I want to learn more about the cell. I am interested in how cells communicate with each other. I am interested in learning more about organelle functions and functions of the cell.

Plant Cell

Animal Cell