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Working Together: Cells, Tissues and Organ Systems

These diagnostic questions and response activities (contained in the zip file) support students in being able to:

  • Recall that multicellular organisms have different parts with different functions.

  • Recall that the parts of a multicellular organism are made up of cells.

  • Explain what cells must be supplied with in order to stay alive.

  • Distinguish between cells, tissues, organs and organ systems.

  • Apply the idea that life in multicellular organisms depends upon tissues, organs and organ systems working together to keep the cells alive.

The resources include details of common misconceptions and a summary of the research upon which the resources are based.

Download the zip file for all the questions and activities.

More resources like this can be found on the BEST webpage:  Best Evidence in Science Teaching

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