B2. Exploring and Understanding Concepts
Specific Expectations
By the end of Grade 8, students will:
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Cells
B2.1
demonstrate an understanding of cells, using cell theory
B2.2
identify organelles and other cell components, including the nucleus, cell membrane, cell wall, chloroplasts, vacuole, mitochondria, and cytoplasm, and explain their basic functions
B2.3
compare the structure and function of plant and animal cells
B2.4
explain the processes of diffusion and osmosis within a cell
B2.5
describe various unicellular and multicellular organisms, and compare ways in which these two types of organisms meet their basic needs
B2.6
describe the organization of cells into tissues, organs, and systems