Biodiversity & Discovery · Week 5 of 9
Cells up close
Look closely · Collect evidence
VOICE Observe · Evidence
Today's goal
Find patterns in cell structures; compare plant, animal and single-celled organisms.
By the end
Labelled drawings of at least two cell types.
What we'll do (60 minutes)
- Microscope skills and safety10 min
- Observe three samples; draw only what you see25 min
- Complete the cell comparison table; link specialisation to function15 min
- Share one pattern you noticed10 min
Need a hand?
Picture steps for focusing; labelled example drawing.
Want a challenge?
Explain why root hair and muscle cells look different.
Try this week
AI this week
Kōkako, your AI mentor: Asks you one question at a time, such as “What evidence supports that?”. It never tells you the answer or whether you are right. You: Write the finding in your own words, including how sure you are.