Cytology
Objectives
By the time we are done with the unit you should be able to ...
Identify the structure and function of the following organelles found in cells.
Nucleus, Nucleolus, Ribosomes, Smooth ER, Rough ER, Golgi apparatus, Lysosomes, Vacuoles, Mitochondria, Chloroplasts, Cell membrane, Cell Wall, Cytoskeleton, and Cilia/Flagella.
Explain the 4 ways that cells transfer molecules across cellular membranes.
Explain the structure and function of ATP.
Explain photosynthesis. This includes ...
The inputs and outputs
The two steps in detail
How to change the rate of photosynthesis
Explain cellular respiration. This includes ...
The inputs and outputs
The three steps of aerobic respiration in detail
How to change the rate of Cellular Respiration
Analyze a scientific study. Make a claim about that analysis and support it with evidence and reasoning.
Lectures
A Tour of the cell
Eukaryopolis - The City of Animal Cells
Plant Cells
In Da Club: Membranes and Transport
Photosynthesis
Photosynthesis and Respiration
ATP and Respiration
Activity Links
Activity #5
Activity #6
Research Lab #2 Cellular Processes
Rate of Photosynthesis
In this lab students will chose an independent variable to manipulate and measure the impact of that variable on the rate of photosynthesis in spinach leaves.