Introduction
Cells, Cells, Cells!
Let's learn about the function of a cell!
You are about to explore the function of both an animal and plant cell. It is your quest to learn all about cell organelles. Listen to this rap to get started!!
What is the role for each organelle?
What are the two types of cells?
Standard:
6-MS-LS1-2
Performance Expectation: Develop and use a model to describe the function of a cell as a whole and ways parts of cells contribute to the function.
Clarification Statement: Emphasis is on the cell functioning as a whole system and the primary role of identified parts of the cell, such as the nucleus, chloroplasts, mitochondria, cell membrane, or cell wall.
Task
Task 1:
Watch the video and then answer the questions below.
Who was the first person who discovered cells?
Who was the first to see and describe single-celled organisms?
Who were the two men who created the cell theory?
What are the three main ideas of the cell theory?
When was the cell theory created?
Task 2:
Proceed to the following website and explore the interactive cell model to learn more about each organelle of the cell. Write one fact about each organelle for the cell you chose (animal or plant).
https://www.cellsalive.com/cells/cell_model_js.htm
Task 3:
Go to Quizlet and practice using the flashcards! See how many you remember from the rap!
https://quizlet.com/1393776/what-the-parts-of-a-cell-do-flash-cards/
Task 4:
Look at both the animal and the plant cell and then compare and contrast the two.
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What is different?
What is the same?
Write what you found is different.
Check your work by watching this video!
Process
Step 1: Introduce students to cells by having them listen to a fun rap that will get them engaged.
Step 2: The students will watch a video to learn about cell theory and the people who first saw cells.
Step 3: They will then answer questions using the video. This will keep them on task and responsible for getting what they need.
Step 4: Students will explore the cells using an interactive cell model and having to write about the organelles from one cell.
Step 5: The students will practice with what they have learned using the Quizlet flashcards. They can use the flashcards to learn the vocabulary needed for understanding the different parts and functions of a cell.
Step 6: Students will look at a picture with an animal and plant cell and then compare and contrast the two.
Step 7: They will record what they found and then watch a video to check their work.
Evaluation
To show what you have learned you will complete one of the three listed b
1. Designing a real-life 3D diagram of a plant or animal cell
2. Creating a video of you traveling through the cell
3. Writing a report on your findings
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Creativity |
Students put no thought or time into the project. There was no neatness in the project. |
Students put some effort and time into the project but could have been better. It was a little sloppy. |
Students put a lot of thought and time into the project. It was neat. |
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Organization |
There was no organization in the project, and it was hard to find the material. |
There was a little of organization in the project but was still hard to separate the material. |
The students organized their project where all the material was easy to find and read. |
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Content Knowledge |
Students had no knowledge of the content and the material they were to use for their project. |
Students had a little knowledge of the content and the material they were to use for their project. |
Students knew the content and material for their project. They knew where it belonged. |
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Mechanics |
Students had more than 10 mistakes in spelling or grammar. |
Students had 5-10 mistakes in spelling or grammar. |
Students had 0-4 mistakes in spelling or grammar. |
Credits
Teacher Page
This webquest can be used to help teach 6th grade about cells and their functions. It is a fun and interactive way to keep the students engaged to learn the material.
The standard used was 6-MS-LS1-2-
Performance Expectation: Develop and use a model to describe the function of a cell as a whole and ways parts of cells contribute to the function.
Disciplinary Core Idea: Within cells, special structures (organelles) are responsible for particular functions. The cell membrane forms the boundary that controls the material(s) that enter and leave the cells in order to maintain homeostasis. (MS.LS1A.b)
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