Cell Structure and Function

Introduction

Topic: Cell structure and Function

Grade: 8-10 year level

Author: Lenet Asudiya

 

WELCOME!

In this Webquest you will learn about cell structure and function. 

Objective: Describe cellular structure and function.

Enduring Understanding: Living things are made of smaller structures called cells. There are differences between plant and animal cells. Substances move into and out of cells because of osmosis and diffusion.

Essential Questions:

  • What is the structural unit of all living things?
  • What is the difference between plant and animal cell?
  • What are essential part of a cell?
  • How do cells move food into the cell and waste outside?

Cell Structure and Function

Information : http://biology.tutorvista.com/cell/cell-structure.html

A Tour of the Cell

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Z9pqST72is

Difference between plant cell and animal cells

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9exRxOozxtI

 

Task

Name: ......................................................                                            Class: ...............................................

                              Cell Structure Webquest

Write the functions of the following organelles in the video.

            Organelles                                          Function of organelles
Mitochondria  
Nucleolus  
Nucleus  
Ribosome  
Cytoplasm  
Vacuole  
Cell Membrane  
Endoplasmic Reticulum  
Golgi Body  
Lysosome  

Write the similarities and differences of plant and animal cells.

                                   Similarities                                   Differences

 

 

 

  

Using the website information, find the facts of the following organelles in the different cells.

                                      Plant Cell                             Animal Cell

Chloroplast-

Cell wall-

Cell Membrane-

Cell Membrane-

Vacuole-

Nucleus-

Read the information on the website and fill in the blanks:

  1. The two main types of cells are ....................................... and ...................................................
  2. Bacteria are ..............................................
  3. There are two types of ER: ..................................................ER and ........................................ER.
  4. Mitochondria burns sugar for fuel in a process of ..................................................... ad they are called the ........................................... of the cell.
  5. Plant cells have another type of organelles called ........................................ that is not found in animal cells.

Label the following diagrams:

Plant Cell

Image result for label the plant cell

Animal Cell

Image result for label the animal cell

 Assignment: 

Your assignment is to create a presentation to share the information you have learned about the Cell Structure and Function.

You can choose the form of presentation (Powerpoint, Prezi, Emaze, Keynotes) or an information report.

It must include pictures and text.

It must be interesting to look at.

You must use your imagination!

Process

 

 

Step 1: The student will go to the links provided, read and look at the information provided below.

Step 2:The student will take notes on his/her think sheets as they watch the video clips.

Step 3:The student will then open the task document and begin to answer the questionnaire.

Step 4: The students use the knowledge they've gained and do some research to create their presentations.

 

Evaluation

Evaluation Rubric
 
 
  Beginning Developing Very Good   Score
 
Information Some information is present, although credit is given to the source and it doesn't flow. at least five facts are present with credit given to the source and is chronological. more than five facts are presented with credit to the source and is chronological.   ..../5
 
Pictures One Cell picture is copied and pasted correctly with credit given to the source on each page. Two Cell pictures are copied and pasted with credit given to the source on each page. More than two Cell pictures are copied and pasted and resized (if needed) with credit given to the source on each page.   ..../5
 
Grammar Words are misspelled, punctuations are left out or used incorrectly at least 4 times overall. Misspelled words and incorrect grammar and punctuation is no more that once per page. No spelling, grammar or punctuation errors are present.   ...../5
 
Visual appeal Only text and pictures are present, but appropriately placed. One or more extra things are done on each page to make more interesting (but not clutter presentation or distract reader). Extra things are done (fonts,centering, borders, etc) without distracting reader or cluttering presentation.   ...../5
 
Total Score: ...../ 20

 

Total Score: ............./ 20

 

Conclusion

Yay!!

You are finally at the end of your Cell structure and Function webquest and you must be so excited to share what you have learnt. You are now aware of the various types of cells and their similarities and diffrences. You should also be able to list the organelles in cell and their funstions.

Have fun sharing this new information with your friends and families. You may also invite others to watch your presentation.