Introduction
Crikey, ya' know you're all made of a bunch of cells. Well, we're going to go out and hunt down some of those cells. We'll travel through them and we'll learn what you're really made of. Hold on, we're in for a rough ride! We're getting ready to take you on the journey of your lifetime! It's been donkey's years since I've done this! You will be shrunk down to the size of a water molecule. This means you will be able to move into and out of a cell easier than wrestling with a crock! By jingoes! Let me tell you about the time … oops! Tell ya' later. Hold on and we'll be movin' any tick of the clock. The trip'll be bee's knees.
Task
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Resources Ya' can't go anywhere without a guide. Make sure ya' look at the information below. That'll keep ya' from getting up a gum tree. Crikey, I don't know how I could guide ya' without them.
The Virtual Cell - The Virtual Cell is an online Cell Biology textbook. It provides students with an interactive journey through the cell. Animal Cell Interactive - Explore an animal cell. Animal Cells - The schematic represents an idealized animal cell, e.g., a liver cell. The columns to the left and right of the labels contain links to discussions of the particular structures. Cells and Organelles - An overview of plant and animal cells. Drag and Drop Cell Organelles - Test your knowledge of the cell by matching each structure with it's function by dragging the organelles to their proper spaces. http://www.kidsbiology.com/biology_basics/cells_tissues_organs/cell_structure5.php |
Cells Alive Interactive Cell 
Process
Grab your Cell Organelle Research Worksheet. You’ll need to take notes as we travel. Let’s get to the duck’s guts. You’re going to have to make a trading card for each organelle. We’ve got the information you’ll need to finish the assignment. Don’t be a piker! You’ll have to polish off this assignment before you move on to the next.
Evaluation
You will receive a grade for your organelle trading cards.
Conclusion
Well, mate, I hope you've learned how important cells really are. Ya' just can't live without them! You should have learned about and drawing pictures of those important organelles.
Thanks for coming along. Our trip's been real bonzers, but it's time to call it quits. Be careful leaving our ship now that you're back to your normal size. Come back real soon!
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The Trading Cards (Example)
By the time you get here, you're cookin' with gas, mate. Using the information gathered for your trading cards, it's time to get flat out like a lizard drinking. Each trading card should include the following information:
a. The name of your organelle.
b. Where it is found.
c. What it does.
d. Something that performs the same function.
Picture Resources