PTT:
Watch 1 of these 2 videos as your introduction to the cell.
There's this (the especially interesting stuff starts around minute 6):
Or this:
Now set up your notebook:
1) Turn to p. 112 in your science notebook
2) Title the page: Plant and Animal Cells
3) Record the goal question: how are plant and animal cells alike and how are they different?
4) Record the date.
5) Divide page into 2 boxes (a top half and a bottom half)
Task 1: Animal Cells
1) Find a good, high resolution image of an animal cell and save it for later (we'll need it for a project this week).
2) Title the top half of page: The Animal Cell 3) Go to http://snurl.com/26s7sh. Click "Animal Cell" and explore the picture you get. 4) In the top half of your page, draw a picture of an ANIMAL CELL. This needs to be ACCURATE, BIG, COLORFUL, and DETAILED. (Do NOT rush, you want a quality diagram.) 5) Be sure to draw and label the following structures: cell membrane, cytoplasm, nucleus, mitochondria, golgi apparatus, vacuoles, ribosomes, lysosomes and endoplasmic reticulum. (18) All lines for the labels must be perfectly straight by using a ruler.
Task 2: Plant Cells
1) Find a good, high resolution image of a plant cell and save it for later (we'll need it for a project this week). 2) Title the bottom half of your page: The Plant Cell 3) In the space below, draw a picture of a PLANT CELL. This needs to be ACCURATE, BIG, COLORFUL, and DETAILED. (Do NOT rush, you want quality diagram.) 3) Be sure to draw and label the following structures: cell wall, cell membrane, cytoplasm, nucleus, chloroplasts, mitochondria, golgi apparatus, vacuoles, ribosomes and endoplasmic reticulum. (20) All lines for the labels must be perfectly straight by using a ruler.
Task 3: Function of Cell Structures 1) Turn to p. 113 and title it "Function of Cell Structures" 2) Draw a chart like the one below (take up the WHOLE page with this chart) 3) Complete the chart using the information given on the website. Click on the cell structure to view a summary of the function it performs within the cell. Write a brief summary of the function in the chart. (22) Look below for videos and other links that will help with recording the function:
If music is your thing and you think it might help you remember - then try this out!
EXTENSION VIDEO - watch this if you have time
Introduction to Stem Cells: I'm sure you have heard of the term 'stem cells' but do you know what they are or what function they serve? Here is a short documentry about stem cells.
Closure:
This is a graded assignment! Show it to Ms. Davis when you are done or before the end of class. This can be done in 3 ways:
a) show me your notebook with the assignment completed in class today
b) make a photocopy and turn it in
c) take a picture of each page and email it to me
Week 28, Days 2-4
PTT:
1) Open up your notebook to p. 112-113 (yesterday's work).
2) Follow along as we discuss the function of each part of a cell - make corrections as needed.
Task 1: Cell Analogy Project
By now you have drawn the cell and cell parts, written out the function of those parts, watched conceptual videos and even looked at some cells under the microscope. Now it's time to compare the cell to a 'system' made up of many different parts with a specific and important function. These analogies will help us better understand cells and how they work.
The instructions for the project can be found in the google doc linked below. You have a choice of making either an iMovie, Prezi or using Minecraft (build a cell on Minecraft using pieces that appropriately represent each organelle) to present your final project. Google Doc: Cell Analogy Project
See the rubric on this document to see how you will be graded. Remember, the whole purpose is to better understand the parts and functions of the cell. Have fun! See the examples below to get an idea of what the finished product could be.
You have today's class to complete the document with appropriate analogies. Then you will have 2 days of class to work on the project with your partner. It will be due on Wednesday, March 19th.
iMovie Cell is a Like a City Analogy
ASFM Student iMovie Analogy Project
Prezi example:
Minecraft Example (search YouTube for other examples)
Closure:
Make sure you check in with Ms. Davis to show her your analogies are complete. Let her know what kind of project you will be creating: prezi, iMovie, or Minecraft.
Homework:
Cell Analogy Project due Wednesday, March 19th.
Week 28, Day 1
Table of Contents
Watch 1 of these 2 videos as your introduction to the cell.
There's this (the especially interesting stuff starts around minute 6):
Or this:
Now set up your notebook:
1) Turn to p. 112 in your science notebook
2) Title the page: Plant and Animal Cells
3) Record the goal question: how are plant and animal cells alike and how are they different?
4) Record the date.
5) Divide page into 2 boxes (a top half and a bottom half)
Task 1: Animal Cells
1) Find a good, high resolution image of an animal cell and save it for later (we'll need it for a project this week).
2) Title the top half of page: The Animal Cell
3) Go to http://snurl.com/26s7sh. Click "Animal Cell" and explore the picture you get.
4) In the top half of your page, draw a picture of an ANIMAL CELL. This needs to be ACCURATE, BIG, COLORFUL, and DETAILED. (Do NOT rush, you want a quality diagram.)
5) Be sure to draw and label the following structures: cell membrane, cytoplasm, nucleus, mitochondria, golgi apparatus, vacuoles, ribosomes, lysosomes and endoplasmic reticulum. (18) All lines for the labels must be perfectly straight by using a ruler.
Task 2: Plant Cells
1) Find a good, high resolution image of a plant cell and save it for later (we'll need it for a project this week).
2) Title the bottom half of your page: The Plant Cell
3) In the space below, draw a picture of a PLANT CELL. This needs to be ACCURATE, BIG, COLORFUL, and DETAILED. (Do NOT rush, you want quality diagram.)
3) Be sure to draw and label the following structures: cell wall, cell membrane, cytoplasm, nucleus, chloroplasts, mitochondria, golgi apparatus, vacuoles, ribosomes and endoplasmic reticulum. (20) All lines for the labels must be perfectly straight by using a ruler.
Task 3: Function of Cell Structures
1) Turn to p. 113 and title it "Function of Cell Structures"
2) Draw a chart like the one below (take up the WHOLE page with this chart)
3) Complete the chart using the information given on the website. Click on the cell structure to view a summary of the function it performs within the cell. Write a brief summary of the function in the chart. (22) Look below for videos and other links that will help with recording the function:
http://learn.genetics.utah.edu/content/begin/cells/insideacell/ (this is an interesting interactive view of cells)
function of cell organelles (this is set up like the chart, so it's very simple and easy to follow)
If music is your thing and you think it might help you remember - then try this out!
EXTENSION VIDEO - watch this if you have time
Introduction to Stem Cells: I'm sure you have heard of the term 'stem cells' but do you know what they are or what function they serve? Here is a short documentry about stem cells.
Closure:
This is a graded assignment! Show it to Ms. Davis when you are done or before the end of class. This can be done in 3 ways:
a) show me your notebook with the assignment completed in class today
b) make a photocopy and turn it in
c) take a picture of each page and email it to me
Week 28, Days 2-4
PTT:
1) Open up your notebook to p. 112-113 (yesterday's work).
2) Follow along as we discuss the function of each part of a cell - make corrections as needed.
Task 1: Cell Analogy Project
By now you have drawn the cell and cell parts, written out the function of those parts, watched conceptual videos and even looked at some cells under the microscope. Now it's time to compare the cell to a 'system' made up of many different parts with a specific and important function. These analogies will help us better understand cells and how they work.
The instructions for the project can be found in the google doc linked below. You have a choice of making either an iMovie, Prezi or using Minecraft (build a cell on Minecraft using pieces that appropriately represent each organelle) to present your final project.
Google Doc: Cell Analogy Project
See the rubric on this document to see how you will be graded. Remember, the whole purpose is to better understand the parts and functions of the cell. Have fun! See the examples below to get an idea of what the finished product could be.
You have today's class to complete the document with appropriate analogies. Then you will have 2 days of class to work on the project with your partner. It will be due on Wednesday, March 19th.
iMovie Cell is a Like a City Analogy
ASFM Student iMovie Analogy Project
Prezi example:
Minecraft Example (search YouTube for other examples)
http://prezi.com/sfqvkminpjeu/animal-cell/
http://prezi.com/uwp89o1juvyl/science/
http://prezi.com/whyna6up2yy8/plant-cell/
Closure:
Make sure you check in with Ms. Davis to show her your analogies are complete. Let her know what kind of project you will be creating: prezi, iMovie, or Minecraft.
Homework:
Cell Analogy Project due Wednesday, March 19th.