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Unit 3 __**Cells as Living Things**__ In our __#|next__ unit, we will learn about the building blocks of all living things, cells. This will involve discussing and exploring characteristics of plants, animals, and humans in depth.

In our first __#|lesson__, the kids worked individually exploring through a lesson, predicting and answering questions, and watching clips that expanded their understanding. Then we came together as a class to discuss our findings and new knowledge.

5 Basic Functions of Life This is a fun, but educational clip that perfectly connects with our concept. Inside An Animal Cell Entering A Plant Cell Parts of a Plant Cell Review the parts of a plant and animal cell right now!
 * Lesson 1 (Cell __#|Introduction__) **

We used these clips to connect with group reading from our book earlier in the week. Protist Kingdom Gist about Protists Bacteria Growth Size of Cells (This site is REALLY cool!) Viruses in Action (Scroll down the page to see the action.) "Bacteria" the song... *This was a fun follow-up to our reading, and led to a great discussion of bacteria in our daily life.
 * Lesson 2 (Organisms, Bacteria, & __#|Viruses__) **

Use these websites to gather characteristics about the ecosystems on #|your organizer. Ecosystem Descriptions Full View of Each Ecosystem (This is SO cool!) Ecosystems known as Biomes (This one is REALLY helpful.)
 * Lesson 5 (Ecosystems Exploration) **

National Geographic-Endangered Species ** Find information here for your group research. Endangered Species List Reviewing Ecosystem Structure Reviewing Ecosystems Characteristics

How has God created producers and consumers to survive in their ecosystems? Decomposers
 * Lesson 6 (Producers, Consumers, and Decomposers) **