Introduction
Mississippi College and Career Readiness Standards:
-(MS-CCRS) Plant and Animal Cells L.7.1.3 & L.7.1.4
-Students will develop and use models to explain how specific cellular components (cell wall, cell membrane, nucleus, chloroplast, vacuole, and mitochondria) function together to support the life of prokaryotic and eukaryotic organisms to include plants, animals, fungi, protists, and bacteria.
-Students will compare and contrast different cells in order to classify them as a protist, fungus, plant, or animal.
Objectives:
-The student will compare the plant cell and animal cell with a Venn diagram to find the similarities and differences between the two cells with no error. (Analysis-DOK-3)
-The student will construct an essay that shows a clear understanding of the similarities and differences between plant and animal cell. (Analysis-DOK-3)
In today's lesson you will learn about Plant and Animal cells. You will get together in groups of two to compare both animal and plant cell. One student in the group will have the animal cell and the other student will have plant cell. You will look at each cell to find both the similarities and differences and tell why you think there are differences amongst the two cells. Do you think the cells have different parts for a specific function? If so, explain why.
Task
This assignment will require you to watch videos and read two articles on plant and animal cells and functions. While watching the video play close attention to the specific cell functions and take notes on what you think will be useful for your short essay. Keep in mind that there are a few differences in plant and animal cells. Consider the shape and size of the cells. This assignment will also require you to read and understand Venn Diagrams. After completing the WebQuest, you should be able to identify the similarities and differences in the two cells and complete the Venn Diagram. You should also be able to explain the similarities and differences in a short essay.
Process
To begin this assignment you will watch two videos on plant and animal cells. (Take Notes)
After watching the videos , read the articles below.
https://kids.britannica.com/students/article/cell/273572
https://courses.lumenlearning.com/wm-biology1/chapter/reading-unique-features-of-plant-cells/
Finally watch a video on Venn Diagrams
Evaluation
Plant and Animal Cell Essay Rubric
Criterion: Ability to discuss the similarities and differences in both Plant and Animal Cell in Essay Form.
Indicator 1: The student develops a well written paper in accordance with the standards of English.
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Level: 1 Student has a strong and error free paper |
Level: 2 Student creates a paper with 1-8 errors. (total points earned depends on number of errors)
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Level: 3 Student creates a paper with 9-16 errors. (total points earned depends on number of errors) |
Level:4 Student creates a paper with 17-24 errors. (total points earned depends on number of errors) |
25 pts. __ 24-17pts. __ 16-9pts. __ 8-0pts. __
Points received for Indicator 1: _______
Indicator 2: The student will discuss at least 5 differences between the plant and animal cell.
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Level: 1 Student discussed at least 5 differences between the plant and animal cell |
Level: 2 Student discussed only 3-4 differences. |
Level: 3 Students discussed 1-2 differences. |
Level: 4 Student differences between the two cells are not clearly discussed |
25 pts. __ 24-17pts.__ 16-9pts.__ 8-0pts.__
Points received for Indicator 2: _______
Indicator 3: The student will discuss at least 3 similarities between the plant and animal cell.
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Level: 1 Student discussed at least 3 similarities between the plant and animal cell |
Level: 2 Student discussed at least 2 similarities between the plant and animal cell |
Level: 3 Student discussed at least 1 similarities between the plant and animal cell |
Level:4 Student similarities between the two cells are not clearly discussed |
25 pts.__ 24-17pts. __ 16-9pts. __ 8-0pts.__
Points received for Indicator 3: _______
Indicator 4: The student shows a clear understanding of the similarities and differences between plant and animal cell.
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Level: 1 Student provided a strong understanding of the two cells. |
Level: 2 Student provided a good understanding of the two cells. |
Level: 3 Student provided a fair understanding of the two cells. |
Level:4 Student provided a poor understanding of the two cells. |
25 pts. __ 24-17pts. __ 16-9pts. __ 8-0pts.__
Points received for Indicator 4: _______
Total Points Received:____ out of 100 Percentage:____
Plant and Animal Cell Venn Diagram
100 75 50 0
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The student completed the Venn Diagram with 100 percent accuracy. |
The student completed the Venn Diagram with 75 percent accuracy |
The student completed the Venn Diagram with 50 percent accuracy |
The student did not completed the Venn Diagram |
Conclusion
Plant and Animal Cells both perform a variety of functions. They are important because they are the fundamental building blocks of all living organisms. I hope this WebQuest helped you learn more about the cells and their specific functions. Let me know if you have any questions!
Credits
Neutral Academy
Youtube
Khan Academy
Britannica Kids
Lumen Learning
MS-CCRS
Teacher Page
This WebQuest is created to help students understand plant and animal cells and their specific cell functions, while also stating their similarities and differences. This WebQuest aligns with MSCCRS for 7th grade science.