Cells and Organelles

Introduction

Introduction

Cell Webquest 

 

Cells are a feature shared by all organisms.  A cell is the basic unit of structure and function of life.

There are many different kinds of cells.  Cells that have membrane-bound structures are called

eukaryotic cells and cells that do not have membrane-bound structures are called prokaryotic cells. 

All organisms except bacteria are made up of eukaryotic cells.

Many organisms, including bacteria are unicellular, or made of only one cell.  This single cell carries

out all the activities that keep the organism alive and allow it to reproduce.  Organisms such as

earthworms, trees, mushrooms, and humans are multicellular, or made of many cells.  These cells

work together to keep the organism alive and help it reproduce.  Many cells in multicellular

organisms are specialized to do only certain jobs.  Each specialized cell in a multicellular organism

works with other similar cells to carry out a specific job.

Cells come in all sizes and shapes, but most are microscopic

Task

Task

 

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In this activity, you will:

 

* Understand the function of the various organelles. each organelle is specialized to carry out a specific function within a cell.

 

* Differentiate between plant and animal cells.

 

 

Process

Process

Work cooperatively with a partner to complete all task.

Each student will research and draw on a note card the following organelles. 

Function of the organelle will be on the lined side of the card and the drawing

(color) will be on the blank side of  the card. 

Also, please denote on the lined side whether the organelle is found in plant,     

animal or both cell types.

               mitochondria                              ribosome

               nucleus  (nucleolus)                   lysosome

               chloroplast                                  cell wall

               Golgi body (apparatus)               cell membrane 

               vacuole                                       endoplasmic reticulum              

               cytoplasm                   

 

 Activity 2

As a team you will then make a Venn diagram describing what organelles belong

only to plant cells, which organelles belong only to animal cells, and which

organelles belong to both.  Use the following link to print a Venn Diagram.

Students can use the following links to help them complete their activities.

 

Links

http://www.sparknotes.com/biology/cellstructure/celldifferences/section1.html (plant cell)

http://www.enchantedlearning.com/subjects/plants/cell/   (Plant Cell)

http://www.enchantedlearning.com/subjects/animals/cell/     (Animal Cell)

http://users.rcn.com/jkimball.ma.ultranet/BiologyPages/A/AnimalCells.html

http://www.superteacherworksheets.com/graphic-organizers/venn-lines.pdf  ( Venn Diagram)

Evaluation

Evaluation

This is how your work will be evaluated.

    Developing

2		 Qualified

3		 Exemplary

4		 Score

 
Labeling Less than 5 organelles were correctly labeled. 5-7 organelles were correctly labeled. 8-10 organelles were correctly labeled. All 11 organelles were correctly labeled.  
Picture Less than 5 organelles have the correct picture.  5-7 organelles have the correct picture.

8-10

 organelles have the correct picture.

 All 11 cards have the correct picture.  

Color 

Less than 5 pictures are in color. 

5-7 pictures are in color. 

8-10 

pictures are in color. 

All 11 pictures are in color. 

 
Animal, Plant or Both? Less than 5 organisms were correctly placed.  5-7 organisms were correctly placed. 8-10 organisms were correctly placed. All 11 organisms were correctly placed.  
Venn Diagram Less than 5 organisms are labeled correctly.  5-7 organisms are labeled correctly. 8-10 organisms are labeled correctly. All 11 organisms are labeled correctly.  
Neatness Less than 5 cards are neat and easy to read.  5-7 cards are neat and easy to read. 8-10 card are neat and easy to read. All 11 cards are neat and easy to read.  

 

Conclusion

Conclusion

Congratulations!  You have successfully completed this Web- Quest on plant and animal cells.Make sure you each have all 11 note cards completed.  Check the Evaluation rubric to make sure you have covered all the details.

Credits

Credits

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by, Javaughn Baker,

Teacher Introduction

This web quest explores the function of the organelles in animal and plant cells. We will learn the similarities and differences