Cells and Organisms
Grade 6 Science · British Columbia, Canada
Explore the building blocks of life.
Lessons
What Is a Cell?
A cell is the smallest unit of life. All living things are made of one or more cells.
Plant and Animal Cells
Plant and animal cells share many parts but differ in key ways, such as cell walls and chloroplasts.
Cell Functions
Each part of a cell has a specific job, from the nucleus that controls activities to the mitochondria that produce energy.
Single-Celled and Multi-Celled Organisms
Some organisms are made of just one cell that does everything, while others are made of trillions of specialized cells.
Levels of Organization
Living things are organized from cells to tissues to organs to organ systems to the whole organism.
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What topics are in Cells and Organisms for Grade 6 Science?+
The Cells and Organisms chapter covers multiple lessons aligned to the British Columbia curriculum. Browse all lessons below to see the full topic list.
Is Cells and Organisms part of the British Columbia curriculum?+
Yes, Cells and Organisms is part of the official Grade 6 Science curriculum in British Columbia, Canada.