Biology Unit 4 Cells Layered Assignments
Alan Dewey
Wabasso High School
OBJECTIVES
1. Demonstrate correct usage of the microscope.
2. Understand the scientists and discoveries that led to the cell theory.
3. Describe how viruses, prokaryotic cells and eukaryotic cells differ in relative size, complexity and general structure.
4. Explain the function and importance of cell organelles for prokaryotic and/or eukaryotic cells as related to the basic cell processes of respiration, photosynthesis, protein synthesis and cell reproduction.
LAYER C- BASIC UNDERSTANDING (Choose a total of 75 pts from the assignments below.
* indicates a required assignment. Must be present in class to earn points for notes.)
Day 1- Microscope Intro
____ *1. Complete the intro microscope lab and lab sheet (BK-10 pts).
Day 2- Cell Theory
____ 2a. Summarize the discoveries of the 6 scientists that contributed to the cell theory (VL-5 pts).
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2b. Make posters of 2 of the scientists that contributed to
the cell theory (VS-5 pts).
Day 3- Types of Cells
____ 3a. Make a table or Venn diagram comparing and contrasting the three types of cells (LM-5 pts).
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3b. Make a poster comparing the three types of cells (VS-10
pts).
Day 4- Cell Organelles (choose at least 2 from 4c-4l)
____ *4a. Complete cell diagram worksheets (VL-10 pts).
____ *4b. Complete “build a cell” activity in class (BK, VL)-5 pts).
____ 4c. Make vocabulary flashcards for all the cell parts (VL-10 pts).
____ 4d. Complete unit worksheets (VL, IA-5 pts).
____ 4e. Complete enrichment worksheet (VL, IA- 5 pts).
____ 4e. Draw and label a plant and animal cell in color (VS-10 pts).
____ 4f. Create a living cell with 5-6 class members showing the jobs they do (BK, IE-10 pts).
____ 4g. With a partner, write a rap or song that explains the functions of cell organelles (MU, IE-10 pts).
____ 4h. Write an original story that involves cell organelles as characters (VL-10 pts).
____ 4i. Make a color comic strip about 2-3 organelles (VS-10 pts).
____ 4j. Make posters for 15 organelles. Including a picture and their function. Examples could include classified ads, wanted posters, or for sale posters (VS-15 pts).
____ 4k. With a partner, create a game involving the plant and animal cell organelles and their functions
(VS, LM, IE-15 pts).
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4l. Visit http://cellsalive.com/cells/
____ *All. Complete practical applications test (VL-10 pts).
____ All. Listen to lecture and take notes each day (VL) 1 2 3 4 5
____ All. Complete end of chapter questions pg. 198-199 #1-3, 5-6, 8, 11-12, 14-15a, 16-17, 19a+c, 20, 23-24, 1-5 (VL-10 pts).
____
All. Secretary position- proofread and edit another student’s
written assignment (VL-5 pts).
Days 5-6- Work days
Day 7- Test/Work day
Days 8-9- Layer B lab
Day 10- Layer A work day
Day 11- All assignments due
LAYER B- APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE (10 points)
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*1. Perform the cell lab and complete the lab
questions.
LAYER A- CRITICAL THINKING & ANALYSIS OF REAL WORLD ISSUES (15 points)
Options 1 and 2 can be done with a partner and no sources needed (this unit only)!
____ 1. Make a 3D model of a plant and animal cell using whatever materials you want to represent the organelles. Use objects such as a foam ball, candy, Jello, erasers, etc to display your knowledge of cells. Label all of the parts and attach a key explain the name and function of each organelle. You will have to supply most of the objects you use.
____ 2. Use an analogy to relate the parts of the cell to something else (city, school, human body, factory, car). Make a poster of your analogy for both plant and animal cells. Be creative!
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3. Find two current event articles related to cells, summarize
them, and give your opinion on the questions raised.
1. Title of article:
Title of magazine, journal, or URL:
Author:
Date of article:
Summary:
2. Title of article:
Title of magazine, journal, or URL:
Author:
Date of article:
Summary:
Total Grade: _____ / 100 Parent/Guardian Signature: _____________________________