Lesson 1

Pen or pencil

Lab Notebook

Reading Seats

What do you already know about cells?

OR

What things are made of cells? What things aren't?

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What are some of the parts of a cell? What do those parts do?

I can identify vocabulary and background concepts related to cells and the diversity of life on Earth in order to prepare for the first lab of Unit 4!

This means I will create an aid to help me learn unit vocabulary I do not yet know.

This means I will read about cells and the fossil record.

This means I will discuss these background concepts with my classmates using unit vocabulary.

STATION EXPECTATIONS

♥ If you are not stuck, you should be working independently and silently.

♥ If you are stuck, here is a process:

1. Reread the directions at the station you are at. If you are still stuck,

2. Quietly ask another student to help you get back on track. If that doesn't work,

3. Quietly ask a second student to help you get back on track. If you are still stuck,

4. Ask Finn for help.

♥ In order to earn a 3, you should have your answer sheet complete by the end of the time. If you get done early, do the challenge section to earn a 4.

STATION 1: Vocabulary #1

♥ Read the following definitions:

ANIMAL - a kingdom of eukaryotic organisms that eat other organisms for energy, breathe oxygen, and undergo growth and reproduction.

CELL - the smallest unit of life; makes up single-celled and multi-celled organisms; surrounded by a cell membrane and filled with cytoplasm.

ORGANISM - a complete living thing; has the ability to carry out all functions for life.

PLANT - a kingdom of eukaryotic organisms; includes organisms that contain chloroplasts in their cells to capture energy from sunlight for growth and development.

♥ Answer the following questions on your answer sheet:

1. What are two things that plants and animals have in common?

2. What are two things that are different about plants and animals?

3. How are organisms related to plants and animals?

4. What things are made up of cells? What things are NOT made up of cells?

STATION 2: Vocabulary #2

Complete each of the following tasks:

1. Use the diagram below to list 3 similarities and 3 differences between eukaryotic and prokaryotic cells.

2. Proteins are large, complex molecules that play many important roles in all organisms. An example of a protein molecule is below. Draw a protein molecule on your answer key.

STATION 3: Cell Exploration Mission

Click on this link on a laptop. While playing through your mission, do the following:

List 3 organelles (specialized structures within a cell) and their functions (what do they do).

CHALLENGE 1: Microscope Handling and Care

Click on this link on a laptop. While playing through your mission, do the following:

Either alone or with one partner: Do some research about proper microscope handling and care. Be prepared to present your research to the class. What is the proper way to carry a microscope? Are there any parts of the microscope you should not touch? What are the important parts of the microscope to know about? Is there anything we should know about handling slides or slide covers?

CHALLENGE 2: CellCraft

Click on this link on a laptop. While playing through this Minecraft rip-off, do the following:

Write about at least 2 cell processes or parts that you learned about in the game. What is the part or process and how does it help the cell function?

Homework

Text for case study 2 is due on Friday!

Debrief

I can identify vocabulary and background concepts related to cells and the diversity of life on Earth in order to prepare for the first lab of Unit 4!

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