Seventh graders have been immersed in exploring cells using a microscope.  Their study of the importance of cells began with them viewing paramecium, euglena, amoeba, onion skin and elodea.  This stimulated loads of questions which they categorized and used to develop the driving question for this unit–Why are cells important to life?  Their next step is to begin to explore cell structure and function.  Ask them what they are learning.