ICSE Class 6 Biology, Unit 2: The Cell
From the CISCE curriculum. 5 key concepts, about 2 days of study at 20 to 30 minutes a day.
What this unit aims at
In this theme children will be introduced to the Cell. All living things consist of cells. A few organisms are single- celled (unicellular), while majority of the organisms are many– celled (multicellular). In structure, cells in plants and animals are quite similar, except for a few differences. Cells contain organelles which perform important functions for the sustenance of life. Plant cells are characterized by presence of a cell wall, plastids and a large vacuole whereas animal cells do not possess cell wall and plastids.
Your child should be able to
- identify difference in unicellular and multicellular organisms and cite examples
- observe cell (plant and animal) under microscope and discuss in class
- identify the different cell organelles (cell wall, cell membrane, nucleus, chloroplast, vacuole) and learn about their primary functions
- distinguish and draw diagrams of a plant cell and an animal cell
Key concepts in this unit
- Plant cell: Cell organelles and their functions.
- Animal cell: Cell organelles and their functions.
- Diagrams of plant and animal cell.
- Only the following to be included: Cell wall, Cell membrane, Plastids, Nucleus, Vacuole, Cytoplasm – their structure and functions
- Differences between plant and animal cells.
Teach this unit at home
- A day-by-day plan from the CISCE concepts, so you know what to cover each day.
- A step-by-step script for each day, so you know what to say and ask (AI-written from the CISCE curriculum, so check it against your child's school book).
- A quiz at the end.
From the CISCE Curriculum for Classes I to VIII (2016). CISCE sets what is taught, not the textbooks, so schools use different books and there are no page numbers here. Adhian Gurus is not affiliated with CISCE.