Organelle Jigsaw - In this activity, student pairs are given an organelle to become âexpertsâ about. They then create a mini poster which will inc...
Cell Command BY: CHRISTINE MARSH 7-9TH GRADE/LIFE SCIENCES TIME REQUIRED: 40 minute class period
MATERIALS:
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
Computers
Identify structures and functions of major animal cell organelles.
Projector
Describe the functions performed by cells to sustain a living organism.
Individual activities materials listed in documents
NGSS STANDARDS:
PRIOR KNOWLEDGE INSTRUCTIONAL OVERVIEW: How to Use a Microscope: Virtual Microscope Lab
MS-LS1-2: 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: LS1.A: Structure and Function Within cells, special structures are responsible for particular functions, and the cell membrane forms the boundary that controls what enters and leaves the cell. (MS-LS1-2)
Microscope Lab - students create slides using their own cheek cells
Unit Overview ENGAGE: Microscope/Cheek Cell Lab EXPLORE: Organelle Jigsaw - In this activity, student pairs are given an organelle to become “experts” about. They then create a mini poster which will included a drawing of their organelle, and 4-5 facts about the organelle (including organelle structure and function). EXPLAIN: Student create self-study guides using the following worksheet.
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ELABORATE: 2 classes divided into 2 parts: First half: Carolina Inquires
Second half: Cell Command gameplay. Follow these hands-on microscope
into Cell Types Lab (edited)
activities with Cell Command gameplay. This fits the sequence perfectly as Cell Command reviews the organelles (with the exception of the membrane) that students were unable to observe using the light microscope. Review with students the function of the organelles featured in the game
EVALUATE: Cell Analogy Project Students create a poster that compares a living plant or animal cell and its organelles to a city, school, factory, ballpark, etc.The place students choose must use energy, produce substances and manage waste. The organelles will represent the parts of your place that carry out these processes.
