Year 11 Biology — Cell Structure & Function Unit

This 18-page teaching unit covers cell structure and function for NSW HSC Biology Year 11, organised into seven lessons with integrated practicals. Students learn to distinguish prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells, identify organelle functions, understand the fluid mosaic model, and explore transport mechanisms and energy processes through labelled diagrams, reference tables, and short-response questions. The resource scaffolds learning from basic cell theory through to photosynthesis and respiration, with structured practicals (onion cells, cheek cells, potato osmosis experiments) embedded throughout to develop investigative skills.