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Cell Biology
Topic (14) Develop a model about interacting systems within multicellular organisms. (HS-LS1-2)
Cells are the basic unit of life. In biology, the cell is the basic structure of organisms. All cells are made by the division of other cells.
Material
Day 1 – Introduction
- Student Work Packet – Topic 14
Day 2 – Virtual Textbook
- Read Biology 14 – Cell nucleus
- Read Biology 14 – Chromosome
- Read Biology 14 – Organelle
- Read Biology Textbook – pages 66-87
Enrichment
- Write a letter – Cells Organization (pdf)
- Write a letter – Cell Biology OK standards (pdf)
4:49 Parts of the Cell
2:08 Parts of a Cell and Their Functions
8:14 Everything You Need to Know about CELLS – Mfilms EDU
Compare Contrast and Debate
Kick-Off Debate Background:
While all living things are composed of cells – and therefore are similar in many ways – the cells of plants and animals differ in several significant ways. Some might argue that cells should be introduced to students through the common aspects of all cells, and later introduce the differences. Others might argue that introducing all of the aspects, irrespective of whether an aspect of plant or animal cells, is the most appropriate way to introduce cells to students.
- Position A: Common aspects of cells should be introduced first – and later introduce distinct attributes of plant/animal cells.
- Position B: All aspects of cells should be introduced initially – and later distinguish between plant/animal cells.
Instructor Resources
Standard Daily Material
- Day 1 – Standard material – introduction day
- Day 2 – Standard material – reading day
- Day 3 – Standard material – make a presentation
- Day 4 – Standard material – give a presentation
- Extra! – Enrichment and remediation options
Other Topic Specific Resources
- Write a letter – Cells Organization (pdf)
- Write a letter – Cell Biology OK standards (pdf)
- Launch cK-12 – Cell Biology (pdf)
- Launch cK-12 – Organization of Cells (pdf)
- Launch cK-12 – Cell Theory (pdf)
- Launch cK-12 – Parts of a Cell (pdf)
- Distribute LS14 Bellringer Cells.tnsp
- Distribute LS14 Cell Structure and Function.tns
Special Notes and Notices
Instructor Emphasis:
- Science & Engineering Practice: Develop and use models.
- Cross-Cutting Concept: Structure and Function.
Emphasize HS-LS1-2 Develop and use a model to illustrate the hierarchical organization of interacting systems that provide specific functions within multicellular organisms.
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