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Biology Digital Learning Activities
Activity 1
Title: Biological Principles
Instructions: Coronaviruses have been around for many years. They get their name from their shape. These round viruses are surrounded by a halo of spiky proteins. That makes them look a bit like a crown or the corona of the sun. They are among the many viruses that cause the common cold. However, not all are so mild-mannered. A few severe types, such as COVID-19, can lead to serious illness and death. Based on the 7 characteristics of living things that you studied earlier in the year write a 1 - 2 page essay that explains how the coronavirus or viruses in general can be classified as living or nonliving. Suggested guidelines: Font-Arial, size 12.
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Activity 2
Title: Prokaryotes and Eukaryotes
Instructions:
#1. In the table, compare Prokaryotes and Eukaryotes. Include at least 5 additional differences/similarities. Some examples are given.
#2. Label the prokaryotic cell and eukaryotic cell below. Word banks are provided.
#3. Need additional help? Read the information and watch the videos in the link below in order to review the structures of Prokaryotes and Eukaryotes.
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Activity 3
Title: Plant and Animal Cells
Instructions:
#1. Compare a cell from a celery plant (plant cell) with a skin cell (animal cell). Include at least five similarities/differences.
#2.The picture shows a plant cell and an animal cell. Give the name of each labeled structure.
# 3. Need additional help? Watch the videos below, which describe the structures of Plant and Animal cells. As you watch, take notes in your science notebook or on a piece of paper.
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Activity 4
Title: Analogy Activity
Instructions:
This activity is designed for two 45-minute class periods or one 90-minute block period.
Imagine you are the commander of USNS Mercy or USNS Comfort, which have recently been deployed in New York and Los Angeles as part of the response to the spreading COVID-19. How would you compare the functioning of your ship to the function of each of the organelles found in a eukaryotic cell (plant OR animal cell)?
#1. Read the article in the link below, to get more information about the ship. Link(s):https://www.theverge.com/2020/3/30/21199664/usns-comfort-hospital-ship-nyc-coronavirus-size-beds-history-navy
#2. Write a 1 - 2 page paper explaining how the function of 7 or 8 organelles relate to the function of the ship.
#3. Need Additional Help? Watch the video below to refresh your memory on the functions of the organelles in the cell.
As an alternative, you can create your own analogy (Prezi, Poem, powerpoint, drawing) for the function of each of the organelles found in the eukaryotic cells. Check with your teacher about the format you want to use.
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Activity 5
Title: Focus on Language - Parts of a Cell
Instructions:
Instructions #1: For numbers 1 through 3, use the word bank and full sentences to restate (rewrite) the information in your own words. You should look at the word bank and use synonyms (i.e. words that mean the same thing) instead of the words highlighted in yellow. An example is provided.
Instructions #2: For numbers 4 through 6, you are going to explain what you read to a friend who is having trouble understanding. Use the word bank to restate (rewrite) the information in simpler words. Make sure that you use your own words when you do this. Check the example on page 1.
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