Cells for a reason

Cells are specialized within an organism. What are some specialized cells and what functions do they perform? 

Here are a few pics of specialized cells. 

Pandas , Bamboo, and Cells

Pandas love to eat parts of bamboo trees, including shoots, leaves, and stems. What do the cells of the bamboo have in common with the cells of the panda? What are their differences?

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Explaining Science

What is an analogy ? 

Try this game to help you better understand analogies 

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Why do you think scientist use analogies to explain science ?

Art in Science

What do you think scientist did before photography to create a visual record? Look up images created by James John Audubon. What do you think about his images would they be helpful for  science?  

two types of cells

There are two types of cells. What are the two types and how are they different ? 

Plant or Animal Cells

What are the differences between plant and animal cells ?

What does the organelle do ?

The last post asked you to find a name of an organelle. Today please name one organelle and what its specific function is in the cell. Pick and organelle and post what it does in the cell. 

Cells What is inside

You know that all living things are made of cells. Cells are made up of organelles. Research , find and post the name of one organelle inside of a cell.

Cells Questions

What are your questions about cells ? Please post at least one question about cells. 

Developing a cell theory

Name one scientist who contributed to cell theory and their contribution.

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Cell Theory

What are the three main parts of cell theory? Who are some of the scientist who contributed to the development of cell theory? 

 Please cite your sources.  

Is it Alive ?

How do we know if something is alive ?

Climate Change and Global Warming

What is the difference between climate change and global warming are they connected? 
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Climate Change What's Next

What are some things we can do to slow the process of climate change? What progress has been made since the 2006 release of inconvenient truth?

Carbon ?

What is meant by a carbon footprint? How can a person reduce their carbon footprint? 

Green House Gases

What is meant by green house gases when we are discussing global warming? Please name as many as you can find.  Do we need these gases? 

hole is ozone global warming ?

How are the issues of ozone layer depletion and global warming related? Are they related at all? 

Brrrrr. Cold

What is a Polar Vortex ? 

Could it affect us ?