Investigate and explain the components of the scientific theory of cells (cell theory): all organisms are composed of cells (single-celled or multi-cellular), all cells come from pre-existing cells, and cells are the basic unit of life.
General Information
Subject Area: Science
Grade: 6
Body of Knowledge: Life Science
Idea: Level 2: Basic Application of Skills & Concepts
Big Idea: Organization and Development of Living Organisms -
A. All living things share certain characteristics.
B. The scientific theory of cells, also called cell theory, is a fundamental organizing principle of life on Earth.
C. Life can be organized in a functional and structural hierarchy.
D. Life is maintained by various physiological functions essential for growth, reproduction, and homeostasis.
Date Adopted or Revised: 02/08
Content Complexity Rating:
Level 2: Basic Application of Skills & Concepts
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More Information
Date of Last Rating: 05/08
Status: State Board Approved
Assessed: Yes
Test Item Specifications
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Item Type(s):
This benchmark may be assessed using:
MC
item(s)
Also Assesses - Clarification :
Students will identify, describe, and/or explain the components of cell theory.
Students will describe how cells undergo similar processes to maintain homeostasis. - Content Limits :
Items will assess neither scientists who contributed to the cell theory nor the historical development of the cell theory.
Items addressing homeostasis should focus on cells maintaining homeostasis and are limited to the cellular level. Items will not address permeability, osmosis, or diffusion.
Items may use the terms cellular respiration and photosynthesis in the context of homeostasis and the functions of cell structures but will not assess knowledge of these processes.
Items will not assess cellular reproduction. - Stimulus Attributes :
None specified - Response Attributes :
None specified - Prior Knowledge :
This benchmark grouping is foundational. These concepts have not been introduced in the NGSSS prior to this grade-level grouping.
SC.6.L.14.3 Recognize and explore how cells of all organisms undergo similar processes to maintain homeostasis, including extracting energy from food, getting rid of waste, and reproducing.
Sample Test Items (1)
- Test Item #: Sample Item 1
- Question: The cell theory applies to all organisms, including the five shown below.
which of the following statements describes how these organisms are an example of the cell theory? - Difficulty: N/A
- Type: MC: Multiple Choice
Related Courses
This benchmark is part of these courses.
2002040: M/J Comprehensive Science 1 (Specifically in versions: 2014 - 2015, 2015 - 2022, 2022 and beyond (current))
2002050: M/J Comprehensive Science 1, Advanced (Specifically in versions: 2014 - 2015, 2015 - 2022, 2022 and beyond (current))
2000010: M/J Life Science (Specifically in versions: 2014 - 2015, 2015 - 2022, 2022 and beyond (current))
2000020: M/J Life Science, Advanced (Specifically in versions: 2014 - 2015, 2015 - 2022, 2022 and beyond (current))
7820015: Access M/J Comprehensive Science 1 (Specifically in versions: 2014 - 2015, 2015 - 2018, 2018 and beyond (current))
2002055: M/J Comprehensive Science 1 Accelerated Honors (Specifically in versions: 2014 - 2015, 2015 - 2022, 2022 and beyond (current))
7920030: Fundamental Integrated Science 1 (Specifically in versions: 2013 - 2015, 2015 - 2017 (course terminated))
Related Access Points
Alternate version of this benchmark for students with significant cognitive disabilities.
SC.6.L.14.In.2: Identify that the cell is the smallest basic unit of life and most living things are composed of many cells.
SC.6.L.14.Su.2: Recognize that there are smaller parts in all living things, too small to be seen without magnification, called cells.
SC.6.L.14.Pa.2: Recognize that the human body is made up of various parts.
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Lesson Plans
Original Student Tutorial
Original Student Tutorials Science - Grades K-8
The Cell Theory:
Learn to identify and explain the three parts of the Cell Theory in this interactive, bee-themed tutorial.
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Original Student Tutorial
The Cell Theory:
Learn to identify and explain the three parts of the Cell Theory in this interactive, bee-themed tutorial.
Type: Original Student Tutorial
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