Year 8

Cells and their structures

Recognise cell components, compare plant and animal cells, and apply simple magnification rules.

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Cell structures and functions

Match cell membrane, cytoplasm, nucleus, mitochondria and ribosomes to their functions.

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Comparing plant and animal cells

Recognise shared structures and distinguish cell walls, chloroplasts and large vacuoles.

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Cell scale and specialisation

Apply magnification and connect specialised cell structures to their roles.

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