Topic Nine (1.9): Specialised cells
Objectives
By the end of this topic you should be able to:
- describe examples of specialised plant cells
- describe examples of specialised animal cells.
Introduction
Each cell type has slightly different features. Let's find out why they differ and how they are different.
Working through your coursebook
- Read pages 30-31 in your coursebook.
- Here you will learn about a selection of specialised cells and explanations for their adaptations.
- Focus on root hair cells, ciliated cells and sperm cells and make sure that you can describe how their shape or adaptations help them to do their job.
VIEW - Cells PowerPoint (slides 8–16) Download VIEW - Cells PowerPoint (slides 8–16)
Review
Check your knowledge of cells:
COMPLETE - Cells Recap Worksheet Download COMPLETE - Cells Recap Worksheet
COMPLETE – (Question 4) Biology 1 Vocab Builder 1 (Kerboodle) Links to an external site.
Support activity for this topic
Cut out the boxes and stick them into your notebook in the correct order:
COMPLETE - B1 1.3 Support: Model Cells (Kerboodle) [Not available on sample course]
Extension activity for this topic
Want to know more about root hairs and how they are adapted to take up water?
WATCH - Root hairs and water (Twig) [Not available on sample course]
To find out about some more specialised cells that aren’t discussed in much detail in the coursebook, have a look at the following webpage:
EXPLORE - Specialized Cells and Tissues (Discovering Life in Class) Links to an external site.
Complete the Summary Questions on page 31.
Check your answers
CHECK - Cells Recap Worksheet - Mark Scheme Download CHECK - Cells Recap Worksheet - Mark Scheme
CHECK - Student Book Answers B1 Chapter 1 (Kerboodle) [Not available on sample course]
CHECK – B1 1.3 Teacher and technician sheet: Specialised cells (Kerboodle) [Not available on sample course]