Plant and Animal Cells

Categories: Key Stage 3, Science
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About Course

Explore the building blocks of life with Ziggy. You will learn what each part of a plant cell and an animal cell does, how the two types of cell are similar and different, how cells build up into tissues, organs and organ systems, and how scientists use a light microscope to observe and draw cells. It follows the Key Stage 3 biology topic “cells and organisation” in the national curriculum for England.

Tutwoo is independent and is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the Department for Education, Ofqual or any exam board. This course follows the Key Stage 3 national curriculum for England and is for learning and practice; it is not a formal qualification.

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What Will You Learn?

  • Name the parts of plant and animal cells and explain what each one does Compare plant and animal cells and explain why they differ Describe how cells are organised into tissues, organs and organ systems Understand how to use a light microscope, calculate magnification and make a scientific drawing

Course Content

Course Lessons

  • Cells: the building blocks of life
  • Inside an animal cell
  • Inside a plant cell: similarities and differences
  • Seeing cells: using a light microscope

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