NGSS · Life Science · Grades 6–8 (Middle School)

MS-LS1-1 Cells: Living Things Are Made of Cells

Conduct an investigation to provide evidence that living things are made of cells; either one cell or many different numbers and types of cells.

Teach MS-LS1-1 with a mystery

Built From Cells cover
Science Unlocked lesson set Built From Cells A yellow blob with no brain, no mouth, and no legs can find its way through a maze. Is “the Blob” alive — and how many cells is it made of? 1 week · $3.00 · Grades 6–8 See what’s inside
Coming soon to TPT

Save with a bundle

BundleComing soonCells & Body Systems Bundle$12.50Gr 6–8
BundleComing soonMiddle School Life Science Bundle$42.00Gr 6–8
BundleComing soonScience Unlocked Mega Bundle$133.50Gr 3–8

More Life Science standards

MS-LS1-2Cells: Cell Parts & Organelles ModelPhenomenon: Cell Parts at WorkMS-LS1-3Body Systems & SubsystemsPhenomenon: Systems in SpaceMS-LS1-4Animal Behaviors & Plant Structures for ReproductionPhenomenon: Raising the OddsMS-LS1-5Genetic & Environmental Factors in GrowthPhenomenon: Growing GiantsMS-LS1-6Photosynthesis: Matter & EnergyPhenomenon: Garden in a BottleMS-LS1-7Cellular Respiration & Food MoleculesPhenomenon: The Atom Shuffle