Bio.1- Cells

Kristen Trotter- Ashley

Unit Topic / Cells
Essential Standards Goals and Objectives / Bio.1.1 Understand the relationship between structures and functions of cells and their organelles
ü  Bio.1.1.1 Summarize the structure and function of organelles in Eukaryotic cells (including: the nucleus, plasma membrane, cell wall, mitochondria, vacuoles, chloroplast, and the ribosomes) and the ways that these organelles interact with each other to perform the function of the cell.
ü  Bio.1.1.2 Compare prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells in terms of their general structure (plasma membrane and genetic material) and degree of complexity.
ü  Bio.1.1.3 Explain how instructions in DNA lead to cell differentiation and result in cells specialized to perform specific functions in multicellular organisms.
Bio.1.2 Analyze the cell as a living system.
ü  Bio.1.2.1 Explain how homeostasis is maintained in a cell and within an organism in various environments (including temperature and pH).
ü  Bio.1.2.2 Analyze how cells grow and reproduce in terms of interphase, mitosis and cytokinesis.
ü  Bio.1.2.3 Explain how specific cell adaptations help cells survive in particular environments (focus on unicellular organisms).
Concepts Being Studied / Cell Discovery and Theory
Cell Structure and Function
Essential Questions / What are the main differences and similarities between Prokaryotes and Eukaryotes?
What are the main differences between a plant and animal cell?
What are the functions of mitochondria, nucleus, vacuole, chloroplast, ribosomes, golgi body, endoplasmic reticulum, centrioles, and cell membrane?
Essential Information / Unpacking
Bio.1.1.1
ü  Identify these organelles in diagrams of plants and animal cells (middle school review)
ü  Explain how the structure of the organelle determines its function (example: folded inner membrane in mitochondria increases surface area for energy production during aerobic respiration
ü  Summarize how these organelles interact to carry out functions such as energy production and use, transport of molecules, disposal of waste, and synthesis of new molecules. (Example: DNA codes for proteins which are assembled by the ribosomes and used as enzymes for energy production in the mitochondria).
Bio.1.1.2
ü  Proficiently use proper light microscopic technique as well as determine total power magnification. The purpose is to use microscopes to observe a variety of cells with particular emphasis on the differences between prokaryotic and eukaryotic as well as plant and animal cells. While students are not expected to understand how scanning and electron microscopes work, they should recognize that they reveal greater detail about eukaryotic and prokaryotic cell differences.
ü  Infer that prokaryotic cells are less complex than eukaryotic
ü  Compare the structure of prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells to conclude the following:
o  Presence of membrane bound organelles- mitochondria, nucleus, vacuole, and chloroplasts are not present in prokaryotes.
o  Ribosomes are found in both.
o  DNA and RNA are present in both, but are not enclosed by a membrane in prokaryotes.
o  Contrasts in chromosomes structure- circular DNA strands called plasmids are characteristic of prokaryotes.
o  Contrasts in size- prokaryotic cells are smaller.
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Essay Questions / Compare and Contrast a Prokaryotic Cell and Eukaryotic Cell.
What is the main difference between a Prokaryotic Cell and Eukaryotic Cell?
What three things do all cells have?
What three things do plant cells have that animal cells do not?
Summarize the function of ______( 1 of the 15 organelles
Project Ideas / Cell Model Project
Technology / Overhead Projector
Microscope PPT
Cell Theory PPT
Cell Structure PPT
Video: Cells Alive
Microscopes
Virtual Labs CD-ROM
Internet Labs and resources
Exam View Test Generator
Labs, Experiments, Activities, etc. / Cell Coloring: Plant, Animal, and Bacterial cell
WKST: Comparing prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells
Flashcards of Cell Organelles (using ppt)
Using Light Microscopes along with drawing Beginner’s Slide Set
Drawing/Making cheek cell slides
Drawing/Making Elodea and Onion (plant) cell slides
Cell Organelle Bingo
Resources / Prentice Hall Biology Book
Power Point
Assessment / Quizzes
Chapter 7 Test
Cell Model Project