13 November 2019
Initial Answer and Research
STUDENT LEARNING OBJECTIVE:
Students will explore the similarities and differences between cyanobacteria, Venus FlyTrap, and a blobby fish
ASSIGNMENT:
Students will explore the similarities and differences between cyanobacteria, Venus FlyTrap, and a blobby fish
ASSIGNMENT:
- Share research information with class
- Compare and Contrast cyanobacteria, Venus FlyTrap, and a blobby fish worksheet
14 November 2019
Cells, Cells, Cells
1. STUDENT LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
1. Students will watch the following videos and take Cornell notes.
"The Wacky History of Cell Theory"
"What's the Matter with Cells and Atoms?"
2. Draw this skin cell: https://utah.pbslearningmedia.org/asset/lsps07_int_celldiagram/
3. Label your drawing based on the information you find out from clicking on the cell diagram (above link).
4. Now label where you think molecules and atoms would be found.
- Students will learn about how people figured out about cells
- Students will learn about atoms, molecules, and cells
- Cornell Notes for Videos
- Start Diagram for "Where Are..."
1. Students will watch the following videos and take Cornell notes.
"The Wacky History of Cell Theory"
"What's the Matter with Cells and Atoms?"
2. Draw this skin cell: https://utah.pbslearningmedia.org/asset/lsps07_int_celldiagram/
3. Label your drawing based on the information you find out from clicking on the cell diagram (above link).
4. Now label where you think molecules and atoms would be found.
15 November 2019
Microscopes
STUDENT LEARNING OBJECTIVE:
Students will learn about the parts of a microscope
ASSIGNMENT:
1. Watch this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l4Lz73OMWkM and fill out the microscope diagram and write down the function of each piece of the microscope (on the back). It is a good idea to pause and rewind the video as needed to help you get the information.
Students will learn about the parts of a microscope
ASSIGNMENT:
- Watch microscope parts video
- Fill out and study the Microscope diagram and function table
- Be ready for the microscope quiz on Monday!
1. Watch this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l4Lz73OMWkM and fill out the microscope diagram and write down the function of each piece of the microscope (on the back). It is a good idea to pause and rewind the video as needed to help you get the information.
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18 November
More on Microscopes
STUDENT LEARNING OBJECTIVE:
Students will learn about how the microscope came to be
Students will prove they understand the parts of microscope
ASSIGNMENTS:
1. If you are ready for your Microscope Quiz - See Mrs. Smith for a Quiz - Everyone has to get proficient on the quiz to use the microscopes in our upcoming labs.
2. If you aren't quite ready for the quiz - or you have taken the quiz, now watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nDGfHaswVZg and learn have the microscope came to be - you will need to take Cornell notes.
Students will learn about how the microscope came to be
Students will prove they understand the parts of microscope
ASSIGNMENTS:
1. If you are ready for your Microscope Quiz - See Mrs. Smith for a Quiz - Everyone has to get proficient on the quiz to use the microscopes in our upcoming labs.
2. If you aren't quite ready for the quiz - or you have taken the quiz, now watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nDGfHaswVZg and learn have the microscope came to be - you will need to take Cornell notes.
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18 November 2019
Research Day
STUDENT LEARNING OBJECTIVE:
Students will learn about the organisms for our Phenomenon and about different types of cells
ASSIGNMENT:
Organism Cell Booklet - Day 1
INSTRUCTIONS:
PURPOSE: To understand and be able to describe the various types of cells, their parts, and their functions found in your selected organism.
In this section you will determine a lot of the content, here is what you need to include:
Students will learn about the organisms for our Phenomenon and about different types of cells
ASSIGNMENT:
Organism Cell Booklet - Day 1
INSTRUCTIONS:
PURPOSE: To understand and be able to describe the various types of cells, their parts, and their functions found in your selected organism.
- Cover (HINT: Should have a title and a colored illustration having to do with what's inside your booklet) (30 Minutes)
- Name and Class Period
- Table of Contents (HINT: Put this page on the inside front cover and do it last, once you have created your booklet)
- Bibliography (HINT: Keep track of all the books and websites you use to find your information and illustrations; create citations for each source; USE the WEB sources below, as well as classroom and library books)
- Numbered Pages (HINT: Do this at the end BEFORE you do your Table of Contents)
- Your Words - DO NOT COPY words from other sources. Read and paraphrase or summarize in your own words. NO PLAGARISM!)
In this section you will determine a lot of the content, here is what you need to include:
- Determine 6 essential pieces of information that you think are critical for people to know about your organism based on your Research Questions
- What Kingdom of Life is your organism found? (Use the chart below)
- What is each organism's scientific classification or taxonomy?
- What is the Scientific Name of each organism?
- Determine if each organism is made of prokaryote or eukaryote cells? (See BBC News article in Resources below)
SITES TO USE FOR RESEARCH:
Science News for Students
CK-12
U of U Genetics Site - Cell Biology
National Geographic
National Geographic for Kids
Sciencing - 6 Kingdoms of Life
FactMonster
Ask a Biologist - Cell Parts
Kidzsearch - Cells
Biology for Kids
BBC Bitesize - Biology and Cells (Scroll to Topics)
Wikipedia
Science News for Students
CK-12
U of U Genetics Site - Cell Biology
National Geographic
National Geographic for Kids
Sciencing - 6 Kingdoms of Life
FactMonster
Ask a Biologist - Cell Parts
Kidzsearch - Cells
Biology for Kids
BBC Bitesize - Biology and Cells (Scroll to Topics)
Wikipedia
PART TWO - Vocab (Two Days)
STUDENT LEARNING OBJECTIVE:
Student will learn about the individual organelles and the important parts of a cell
ASSIGNMENT:
Vocab Table
INSTRUCTIONS:
1. Using the websites above, find the definition and needed information for each of the terms on the table below.
2. You will be pasting this table into your booklet.
3. We will also be using this information in another lesson next week!
Student will learn about the individual organelles and the important parts of a cell
ASSIGNMENT:
Vocab Table
INSTRUCTIONS:
1. Using the websites above, find the definition and needed information for each of the terms on the table below.
2. You will be pasting this table into your booklet.
3. We will also be using this information in another lesson next week!
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PART THREE - Drawings of Cells
STUDENT LEARNING OBJECTIVE:
Students will learn about Animal, Plant, and Bacteria Cells
ASSIGNMENT:
1. Use an illustration of an animal cell from one of our sources above and draw it on one page of your booklet. Label all of the parts and color it.
2. Use an illustration of a plant cell from one of our sources above and draw it on one page of your booklet. Label all of the parts and color it.
3. Use an illustration of a bacteria cell from one of our sources above and draw it on one page of your booklet. Label all of the parts and color it.
STUDENT LEARNING OBJECTIVE:
Students will learn about Animal, Plant, and Bacteria Cells
ASSIGNMENT:
- Drawing of Animal Cell
- Drawing of Plant Cell
- Drawing of Bacteria Cell
1. Use an illustration of an animal cell from one of our sources above and draw it on one page of your booklet. Label all of the parts and color it.
2. Use an illustration of a plant cell from one of our sources above and draw it on one page of your booklet. Label all of the parts and color it.
3. Use an illustration of a bacteria cell from one of our sources above and draw it on one page of your booklet. Label all of the parts and color it.
25 and 26 November
Microscope Lab
STUDENT LEARNING OBJECTIVE:
Students will learn what different types of cells look like under a microscope.
ASSIGNMENT:
Complete Microscope Lab Packet
INSTRUCTIONS:
1. All students must pass off the microscope quiz first, before using a microscope. If this is you
3. Put on Lab Coat, gloves, and read through page one of the packet.
4. Pick up the materials you will need for observation #1
5. Read instructions and work your way through each observation in the packet
6. If you need help with anything - PLEASE ASK MRS. SMITH! I am happy to help you focus your microscope, and explain anything you need help with!!!
7. Five minutes before the end of class. Clean up:
Students will learn what different types of cells look like under a microscope.
ASSIGNMENT:
Complete Microscope Lab Packet
INSTRUCTIONS:
1. All students must pass off the microscope quiz first, before using a microscope. If this is you
- REWATCH THE MICROSCOPE VIDEO
- Fill out the parts of the microscope on the microscope paper, making notes as needed
- Pass off parts and functions with Mrs. Smith
3. Put on Lab Coat, gloves, and read through page one of the packet.
4. Pick up the materials you will need for observation #1
5. Read instructions and work your way through each observation in the packet
6. If you need help with anything - PLEASE ASK MRS. SMITH! I am happy to help you focus your microscope, and explain anything you need help with!!!
7. Five minutes before the end of class. Clean up:
- Throw away slides, gloves
- Turn off microscope and return to cart
- Return all supplies to where they belong
- Wipe off tray and return to tray stack
- Give your packet to Mrs. Smith
3 and 4 December
Eukaryotes vs Prokaryotes
LEARNING OBJECTIVE:
Students will learn about Eukaryotic and Prokaryotic Cells and be able to tell whether bacteria, animal, and plant cells are prokaryotic or eukaryotic.
ASSIGNMENT:
1. Together as a class we will watch the following videos together and take notes:
"Prokaryotic vs Eukaryotic Cells"
"Bacteria"
2. Fill out the worksheet for Bacteria and place it in your booklet AFTER your drawing of a Bacteria Cell.
3. Using your notes from the "Prokaryotic vs Eukaryotic Cells" video, fill out the Venn Diagram and the diagram pages. Place these pages in your booklet after the the pages containing your drawings of the Bacteria, Animal, and Plant cells as well as the Bacteria Cell Worksheet page.
4. Using your drawings of the Animal, Plant, and Bacteria Cells, as well as the information on Eukaryotic and Prokaryotic Cells, fill in the table worksheet. You will put Y for Yes and N for No in each of the boxes. This worksheet will make up the LAST PAGES in your booklet.
Students will learn about Eukaryotic and Prokaryotic Cells and be able to tell whether bacteria, animal, and plant cells are prokaryotic or eukaryotic.
ASSIGNMENT:
- Students will watch videos and take Cornell notes
- Students will complete Cell worksheets for their cell booklets
- Students will continue to work on other parts of their cell booklets
1. Together as a class we will watch the following videos together and take notes:
"Prokaryotic vs Eukaryotic Cells"
"Bacteria"
2. Fill out the worksheet for Bacteria and place it in your booklet AFTER your drawing of a Bacteria Cell.
3. Using your notes from the "Prokaryotic vs Eukaryotic Cells" video, fill out the Venn Diagram and the diagram pages. Place these pages in your booklet after the the pages containing your drawings of the Bacteria, Animal, and Plant cells as well as the Bacteria Cell Worksheet page.
4. Using your drawings of the Animal, Plant, and Bacteria Cells, as well as the information on Eukaryotic and Prokaryotic Cells, fill in the table worksheet. You will put Y for Yes and N for No in each of the boxes. This worksheet will make up the LAST PAGES in your booklet.
5 December
Practice Cells
STUDENT LEARNING OBJECTIVE:
Students will demonstrate their understanding of the organelles found in bacteria, animal, and plant cells
ASSIGNMENT:
Students will work in teams to draw a bacteria cell, an animal cell, and a plant cell.
INSTRUCTIONS:
1. STUDENTS WILL BE ASSIGNED TO TEAMS - EVERYONE MUST PARTICIPATE
2. Each team will be given an organelle sheet showing what each organelle looks like
3. Team members will decide what organelle will go into each type of cell.
4. Team members take turn drawing organelles into the cells until they have completed all three types of cells.
5. Teams will label organelles, label the cell, and write down whether the cell is Prokaryotic or Eukaryotic.
Students will demonstrate their understanding of the organelles found in bacteria, animal, and plant cells
ASSIGNMENT:
Students will work in teams to draw a bacteria cell, an animal cell, and a plant cell.
INSTRUCTIONS:
1. STUDENTS WILL BE ASSIGNED TO TEAMS - EVERYONE MUST PARTICIPATE
2. Each team will be given an organelle sheet showing what each organelle looks like
3. Team members will decide what organelle will go into each type of cell.
4. Team members take turn drawing organelles into the cells until they have completed all three types of cells.
5. Teams will label organelles, label the cell, and write down whether the cell is Prokaryotic or Eukaryotic.
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6 December
FINISHING UP
STUDENT LEARNING OBJECTIVE:
Students will complete their Cell Booklet and review all the information in order to answer the Phenomenon Question.
ASSIGNMENT:
Students will complete their Cell Booklet and review all the information in order to answer the Phenomenon Question.
ASSIGNMENT:
- Students will Complete ALL PARTS of their Cell Booklet. Review instructions/requirements above.
- Students who are finished, can practice using the cut and paste organelle sheet. (See Mrs. Smith) . This will be used as exemplary for those with a finished cell booklet.
9 December
FINAL ANSWER
10 December
RETEACH
STUDENT LEARNING OBJECTIVE: Students will review cells
ASSIGNMENT: Students will read Science Textbook and answer questions
INSTRUCTIONS:
1. Seat with your partner.
2. Read through the questions on the assignment
3. Read through the Cells section of our Textbook below. Take turns reading one paragraph at a time.
4. Together with your partner, figure out the answers to the questions, then answer each question using complete sentences.
ASSIGNMENT: Students will read Science Textbook and answer questions
INSTRUCTIONS:
1. Seat with your partner.
2. Read through the questions on the assignment
3. Read through the Cells section of our Textbook below. Take turns reading one paragraph at a time.
4. Together with your partner, figure out the answers to the questions, then answer each question using complete sentences.
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11 December
RETEACH - Bacteria/Eukaryotes & Prokaryotes
STUDENT LEARNING OBJECTIVE: Students will review the principles of bacteria as well as eukaryotes & prokaryotes
ASSIGNMENTS:
ASSIGNMENTS:
- Students will watch "Bacteria" on BrainPop and do the Quiz & Worksheet - TAKE NOTES
- Students will watch "Eukaryotes & Prokaryotes" on EdPuzzle - TAKE NOTES
STUDENT LEARNING OBJECTIVE: Students will explore the concept of Asexual and Sexual Reproduction
ASSIGNMENTS:
Students will watch "Asexual and Sexual Reproduction" on EduPuzzle - TAKE NOTES in Science Journal
Students will read "Asexual Reproduction with a Twist..." - complete the quiz - TAKE NOTES in Science Journal
Students will watch "Asexual Reproduction" on BrainPop - TAKE NOTES in Science Journal
ASSIGNMENTS:
Students will watch "Asexual and Sexual Reproduction" on EduPuzzle - TAKE NOTES in Science Journal
Students will read "Asexual Reproduction with a Twist..." - complete the quiz - TAKE NOTES in Science Journal
Students will watch "Asexual Reproduction" on BrainPop - TAKE NOTES in Science Journal