Specialised Cells

Draw

Label the animal and plant cells

Specialised Cells

Give examples of specialised cells.

Describe the functions of different specialised cells.

Challenge:

Explain why cells have specialised functions.

​Success Criteria

Investigate the different structures and functions of cells

​Learning Intentions

Today

How is our body organised?

​Cell

Tissue

Organ

Word Cloud

Are all cells in the human body the same?

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Here are some examples of specialised cells. Why do you think we call them specialised? What is special about them?

Specialised animal cells - Living organisms - KS3 Biology - BBC Bitesize

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Specialised plant cells - Living organisms - KS3 Biology - BBC Bitesize

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Match

Match the the cell to its name

red blood cell

nerve cell

muscle cell

plant leaf cell

root hair cell

• red blood cell

• nerve cell

• muscle cell

• plant leaf cell

• root hair cell

Give examples of specialised cells.

Describe the functions of different specialised cells.

Challenge:

Explain why cells have specialised functions.

​Success Criteria

Investigate the different structures and functions of cells

​Learning Intentions

Today