SME
Grade 6 Science
Cells as the basic unit of life
The main lesson, then each kind of problem it solves.
Cells as the basic unit of life
Main lesson
Total magnification
Use this for “A 10× eyepiece and a 40× lens: what is the total magnification?”
Cell size from the field of view
Use this for “About 20 cells fit across a 2,000 µm (2 mm) field. How long is one cell?”
Why cells stay small
Use this to see how a cube’s surface compares with its volume as it grows.
What cell theory says
Use this to sort statements that cell theory makes from ones that are not true.