Fascinating facts about cells.

Today, please fun an interesting fact about cells. The challenge is not to repeat the same fun fact that some one else put in a comment. Please cite your source.  

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Back it Time

Imagine you could go back in time. What would you be able to tell Robert Hooke about his discovery of the cell. Please in your own words no copy paste for this one. 

Cell Functions

Cells have different functions. Research  a type specialized cell and post it as your comment. Please cite your source. 

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Similar and Different

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 makes the cells different. 

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Science Analogies

Scientist often use analogies to explain concepts. What analogy are you using for your cell project? 

Also try the link below to practice some analogies. 

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The time before photography

What do you think scientist like Schwann and Virchow did to create a visual record before photography?

Cells and their Organelles

Name an organelle inside a eukaryotic cell and its function.

Two Types

What are two types of cells?

Hint: They are not plant and animal.

Cells

What is the difference between a plant cell and animal cells? 

VIrchow

Rudolf Virchow's observations helped disprove what commonly held belief of the time? 

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Cell Questions?

What are your questions about cells or cell theory? Please post at least one question about the topic of cells. No repeats please 

Who find out about cells?

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

Cell Theory

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

Is it Alive?

How do we know if something is alive? 

Is it true?

Why would some people think climate change is not happening? 

A Cold Winter Day

How can there be global warming when it is so cold out today in Maine? 

Why is there more carbon?

Why would there be more carbon in the air in the winter than in the summer? 

What is affected?

What specific parts of the environment may be affected by climate change? 

Climate Change ?

What is global warming, and how does it relate to climate change?