Revision for year 8 biology

CHECKLIST:

• Name the parts of a microscope.

• Describe the function of each microscope part.

• Describe the steps of how to use a microscope safely.

• Use the three powers of magnification to view specimens.

• Calculate the total magnification power for each lens combination.

• Use the focus dials to ‘near focus’ and sharpen the images.

• Carry the microscope correctly and safely.

• Define a cell.

• Describe three key features of a cell.

• Identify and describe some organelles found in animal, plant and fungal cells.

• Distinguish between animal, fungal and plant cells based on their features.

• Describe the structure of cells and the functions of their organelles.

• Identify and describe features of a prokaryotic cell.

• Identify and describe features of eukaryotic cells.

• Identify and describe different structures of different types of cells.

• Explain the structure’s purpose.

• Make a wet mount.

• Use stains to view structures more clearly under a microscope.

• Focus the microscope to obtain a clear image of the wet-mount specimens.

• Draw diagrams showing my observations of pond water microorganisms, onion cells and succulent cells.

• Identify different cells in the human body.

• Explain the function of specialised cells in the human body.

• Describe the features (adaptations) of specialised human cells.

• Observe human muscle cells, nerve cells, reproductive cells and blood cells using a microscope.

• Compare the structure of muscle cells, nerve cells, reproductive cells and blood cells.

• Identify different cells in plants.

• Describe the features (adaptations) of plant cells.

• Explain the function of specialised plant cells.