SCIENCE 7 | QUARTER 2| WEEK 4

LEARNING ACTIVITY SHEET

LESSON 5: THE DISCOVERY OF THE CELL

Introduction
It’s probably hard to imagine a time when the world had no idea about microorganisms living in the
water, bacterial cells or even sperm. But that’s because one simple invention opened up a whole new world
of discover in biology. The discovery of the cell led to new understanding of life and how it works at the
smallest levels. A cell is the smallest unit that can carry out all processes of life. Robert Hooke was the first to
coin the term cell to describe the tiny room-like structure in a thin slice of cork under his microscope.

ACTIVITY CARD: Supply the missing information about the scientist listed in the graphic organizer. Write your
answer on your answer sheet.

ASSESSMENT CARD: Identify what is being asked or described in each statement.

_____________1. He found out that cells divide to form new cells.
_____________2. It states that all living things are made up of cell.
_____________3. He discovered that the cells are not empty but filled with fluids.
_____________4. He pointed out that both animal and plant were made up of cells.
_____________5. He states that plants were made up of cells.

LESSON 6: THE CELL STRUCTURES AND FUNCTIONS

INTRODUCTION
One of the most important attributes of life is organization. Organization of all living organisms begins
with the functional structures called cells. It is hard to think of life without this attribute. This is a cell. Always
remember that a cell is the basic unit of life. All living organisms started out from a single cell. You absolutely
started out from here, friend!

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ACTIVITY CARD: Match the cell functions in column A with the organelles in column B. Write the letter of your
answer on your answer sheet.

COLUMN A COLUMN B
______1. The powerhouse of the cell A. NUCLEUS
______2. Where the cell’s DNA found B. GOLGI BODIES
______3. The cell interior C. MITOCHONDRIA
______4. Responsible for protein synthesis D. LYSOSOME
______5. The basic unit of life E. CYTOPLASM
______6. Regulates what enters and leaves the cell F. PLASMA MEMBRANE
______7. Digests food and waste G. RIBOSOME
______8. Modifies and exports proteins H. CELL
I. ENDOPLASMIC RETICULUM

Cells share many common features, yet they can look wildly different. In fact, cells have adapted
over billions of years to a wide array of environments and functional roles. Closely fitting, brick-shaped plant
cells have a rigid outer layer that helps provide the structural support that trees and other plants require.

Every organ in our body performs a variety of different functions such as digestion, assimilation, and
absorption. Similarly, in the plants too, there are different organs of the plant which performs specialized or
specific functions. For instance, the roots of the plants help in the absorption of minerals and water. In our
body and in the body of every living organism, every organ is composed of smaller parts known as tissues. A
tissue is a group of like cells that perform a specific function.

ASSESSMENT CARD: Identify the structure/organelle that is being described by each statement. Write your
answer on your answer sheet.

____________1. What is this organelle that is responsible for the packaging of food materials in the cell?
____________2. This is a rounded darkly-stained structure that carries the hereditary information of the cell.
____________3. A gel-like substance within the cell membrane that contains water, salt, enzymes and various
organic molecules.
____________4. What is this structure that is the outermost covering of plant cell and gives its shape?
____________5. A semi-permeable membrane that surrounds the cytoplasm of a cell.

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 LESSON 7: PLANT AND ANIMAL CELLS

INTRODUCTION

Animal cells and plant cells are similar in that they are both eukaryotic cells. These cells have a true
nucleus. Both of these cell types also contain cell structures known as organelles, which are specialized to
perform functions necessary for normal cellular operation. On the other side animal and plant cells have
many common characteristics; they are also different in many ways.

ACTIVITY CARD: Directions: Study Figure 1 & 2.On a bond paper copy and label the picture below .Then color
it after. Note: Use blue color for organelles found in animal and plant cell, red found in plants cell only and
orange for animal cells only.

Plant cells are rectangular or rigid in shape, while animal cells are rounded and somewhat irregular
shape. There are many other shapes of animals according to their functions. You have seen that plant cells
have cell walls and chloroplasts that are not found in animal cells. The cell wall is made of stiff material that
forms the outermost part of plant cells. This gives shape and protection to them.

Chloroplasts are important in plant cells because it is where food is made. It contains chlorophyll which
absorbs energy from the sun to make foods for plant. On the other hand animal cells have centrioles and
lysosomes that are not found in plant cells. Centrioles have a role in cell reproduction through cell division
while lysosomes are responsible for breaking down waste and other cell debris.

Lysosomes are rare in plant cells, some biologists refer to them as plant lysosomes or small vacuole.
The nucleus ,cell membrane ,cytoplasm, the mitochondrion, rough and smooth endoplasmic reticulum, Golgi

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body, vacuole ,ribosome and are common to both plant and animal cells. Plant and animal cell has nucleus,
cell membrane, and cytoplasm because these are the basic parts of a cell.

ASSESSMENT CARD: Study below the words, identify Organelles Presence

each part whether it is present in plant or animal 1. Nucleus B
cell. Write PC for plant, AC for animal and B for both 2. Cell Wall
cells. 3. Cell Membrane
4. Lysosomes
LESSON 8: CELL AS THE BASIC STRUCTURAL AND 5. Mitochondria
FUNCTIONAL UNIT OF ALL ORGANISMS 6. Chloroplasts
INTRODUCTION 7. Ribosomes
8. Centrioles
The cell (from Latin cella, meaning "small 9. Vacuole
room" is the basic structural, functional, and 10. Golgi
biological unit of all known organisms. A cell is the
smallest unit of life. Cells are often called the "building blocks of life". The study of cells is called cell biology,
cellular biology, or cytology.

Cells consist of cytoplasm enclosed within a membrane, which contains many biomolecules such
as proteins and nucleic acids. Most plant and animal cells are only visible under a microscope, with
dimensions between 1 and 100 micrometers. Organisms can be classified as unicellular (consisting of a single
cell such as bacteria) or multicellular (including plants and animals) Most unicellular organisms are classed as
microorganisms.

Cell Theory states that all organisms are composed of one or more cells, that cells are the
fundamental unit of structure and function in all living organisms, and that all cells come from pre-existing
cells. Cells emerged on Earth at least 3.5 billion years ago.

Studying cells helps us understand how organisms function. Cellular organelles work together to
carry out life functions. Cellular processes enable organisms to meet their basic needs.

ASSESSMENT CARD: Direction: Choose the letter of the correct answer. Write your answers on your answer
sheet.

1. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of life?

A. Living things are adapted C. Living things grow and develop
B. Living things reproduce D. Living things are unorganized

2. Which of the following statements about cells are TRUE?

I. A cell is the smallest unit of life III. Different cells have different shapes and functions 24
II. Not all living things are made up of cells IV. As an organism grows bigger, the cells in the body
increase in size.
A. I and III B. III and IV C. I,III and IV D. I, II III and IV

3. The cell came from the latin word cella which means________________.
A. Small door B. Small room C. Small animal D. Small plant

4. In 1665 cells were discovered by ____________________________.

A. Robert Hooke B. Matthias Schleiden C. Rudolf Virchow D. Theodor Schwann

5. The study of Cells is often refer to the following EXCEPT,

A. Cell Biology B. Cellular Biology C. Cytology D. Cell Theory

SCIENCE 7|Q2|W4: Read all the readings in the LAS & answer the following.
Day 1: Lesson 5: Activity & Assessment Card (p. 1) Day 2: Lesson 7: Activity & Assessment Card (p. 3-4)
Lesson 6: Activity & Assessment Card (p. 2) Lesson 8: Assessment Card (p. 4)

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