Cells and the Human Body

Cells, exchange and body systems, with links back to measurement and forward to Y8 Health and Lifestyle.

Indicative relationship: Activate 1 · Biology Chapter 1–2 · Activate 1 · Biology 1.1–1.6 and Structure and function 2.1–2.7

BIG QUESTION / BIG PICTURE

How can tiny cells build a body that moves, breathes and stays alive?

A body is a coordinated system: specialised cells form tissues and organs, while exchange surfaces and movement systems keep the whole organism working.

Where this mattersmicroscopy and diagnosisorgan donationsports science

Spiral links

This topic builds on and feeds forward to:

Y7 Working Scientifically: microscopy, measurement and evidence
Y8 Health and Lifestyle: digestion and enzymes
Y9 IGCSE Bridge: cells, diffusion and osmosis