Unit B: Cells and Systems

Students will learn about crime scene investigation and its connections to cell biology and careers.

Learn how and where osmosis takes place in the digestive system and excretory system and the role of osmosis in kidney dialysis.

What adaptations and processes do trees in northern climates have to survive winter?

Learn about the many different structures that make up plant cells as well as what differentiates plant cells from animal cells.

Learn about the important plant functions of photosynthesis, respiration and transpiration

It took several scientists building on each other’s discoveries to come up with Cell Theory - one of the cornerstones of biology.

Plants need to exchange gases and water with their environment as part of photosynthesis. Some plant cells have evolved specifically for this purpose.

Celiac disease is an autoimmune disorder. Gluten triggers an immune system response, seriously affecting nutrition.

Make a model of blood and learn about the function of each of the parts that makes up blood.

Spending time outside has important physical and psychological benefits. It can even help you learn better!

Astronauts can experience bone loss in space. To understand why, you need to know a bit about how bones are formed and maintained in your body.

Using stethoscopes, doctors can use sound waves to detect various health issues. Learn how this device has evolved since it was invented in 1816!

Many people believe that hookah smoking is safer than cigarette smoking. But in fact, hookah smoking can be even more harmful to your health!