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7.15 Cell Theory and Microscopy Worksheet

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This Grade 7 Science worksheet provides structured practice on 7.15 Cell Theory and Microscopy. Students are guided through targeted exercises that build foundational understanding, computational accuracy, and critical thinking skills.

Cell Theory and Microscopy - Which micrograph or observation best supports the claim that all living things are composed of cells? (NGSS MS‑LS1‑1; CCSS RST.6–8.7)

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Problem 1Difficulty: Mastery

A student must write a final claim-evidence-reasoning statement about cell theory after studying bacteria, onion, yeast, and cheek cells. Which statement is strongest?

AClaim: Only plants are made of cells. Evidence: onion cells were square. Reasoning: square shapes prove life.

BClaim: Living things are made of cells. Evidence: bacteria, yeast, onion, and cheek samples all showed distinct cells. Reasoning: finding cells in several living groups supports the general rule.

CClaim: Anything small is a cell. Evidence: bacteria were tiny. Reasoning: size alone shows life.

DClaim: Microscopes create cells. Evidence: cells appeared after magnification. Reasoning: lenses make new structures.

Solution & Explanation:The strongest CER uses a broad claim, direct evidence from several living groups, and reasoning that connects the evidence to cell theory.

Problem 2Difficulty: Mastery

Use the labeled microscope sequences to answer the question. Which sequence would generate the most trustworthy evidence for cell theory?

ASequence A, collect a thin sample, add a coverslip, start at low power, focus carefully, then record the observed cells

BSequence D, remove the sample before looking and record the blank field

CSequence C, skip focusing and draw what is imagined to be on the slide

DSequence B, place a thick chunk on the slide and start at the highest power immediately

Solution & Explanation:That sequence follows good microscopy practice and would produce the most reliable observations of cells.

Problem 3Difficulty: Mastery

Which investigation would best challenge the mistaken belief that movement is required for something to be made of cells?

AObserve only moving pond organisms.

BCompare nonmoving leaf cells with moving paramecia and show both are cellular.

CMeasure how fast a microscope stage moves.

DCompare two nonliving rocks under a hand lens.

Solution & Explanation:The comparison shows that movement is not required for a sample to be made of cells.

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QWhat grade level and standards does this worksheet align with?

This worksheet is designed specifically for Grade 7 Science students. It aligns with educational standard MS-LS1-1 (Primary standard selected for prompt fields in this prompt cell: NGSS MS-LS1-1. Skill statement in this prompt cell: Which micrograph or observation best supports the claim that all living things are composed of cells? Associated standards listed with this skill in this prompt cell: NGSS MS-LS1-1; CCSS RST.6–8.7. Use this prompt-provided wording as the supporting standard description for this workflow.).