MODULE 1
Objective 1.2 Lesson A
Course
Advanced
Biotechnology
Unit
Biotech
Basics
Essential
Question
What are the
functions of
the cell?
TEKS
130.364 5A,
5B, 5C, 5D, 5E
The Virtual Cell
Reviewing Cell Structure and Function
Rationale
By this point in their science course career, students have been exposed to
cell structure and function. Ideally, they have successfully used a compound
light microscope to view and identify basic cell structures of prokaryotic and
eukaryotic cells. Depending on your population of students, a simple review is
all that will be needed to access this prior learning experience. This is a
webquest developed to review this material as it will be referenced throughout
the remainder of the course. A hands-on microscope lab is also appropriate
and encouraged. A lab activity has been developed to review this material and
is titled Module 1 Objective 1.2 Lesson B “Introduction to the Microscope”.
Objectives
Students will:
 Identify and describe the function of bacterial, animal, and plant cells.
TAKS
Science 4B
Engage
 Project and play as a class The Incredible Megacell to see what they
remember from their Biology course.
 This is a great opportunity for students to see a transfer of knowledge
from a previous course.
Prior Student
Learning
Types of Cells
Key Points
 Refer to Power Point 1.2 Cell Structure and Function.
 View Podcast 1.2 Cell Structure and Function.
Estimated
Time
60 minutes
Activity
 Students view Podcast 1.2 Cell Structure and Function
 Students complete Cell Structure and Function Student Resources.
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Assessment
 Completion of Podcast 1.2 Cell Structure and Function worksheet.
Materials
 Podcast 1.2 Cell Structure and Function.
 Cell Structure and Function worksheet Student Resources.
Accommodations for Learning Differences
 Visit the Special Populations section of the CTE Career and
Technical Education Website: http://cte.unt.edu/special-pops.
National and State Education Standards
Science Standards
Texas College and Career Readiness Standards
I. D1, D2
VI. A1, A2
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Cell Structure and Function Student Resources
For Podcast 1.2 cell Structure and Function
I. Define cell.
II. There are two general classifications of cells. List the differences between each
cell type below.
a. Prokaryotic
b. Eukaryotic
III. Describe the function of each organelle in a eukaryotic cell.
a. Plasma cell membrane
b. Nucleus
c. Mitochondria
d. Ribosomes
e. Golgi
f. Endoplasmic reticulum
g. Lysosome
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IV. There are two types of eukaryotic cells. Describe three differences between plant
and animal cells.
i.
ii.
iii.
Take Away Questions: 1.2 Cell Structure and Function
1. Place the following terms in order from biggest to smallest: Cell, Organ, Organ
System, Organelle, Organism, Tissue
2. Go to http://www.nobelprize.org/educational/medicine/cell/ and complete the cell
organelle sorting game titled The Incredible Megacell. Once you have successfully
completed the game take a screenshot of your time (in upper left hand corner) and
paste below.
3. You have been asked to determine whether a cell culture is composed of
prokaryotic or eukaryotic cells. You have a compound microscope at your lab
station, and you can make slides of the samples. What structures would you look for
to distinguish between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells? Diagram what a slide would
look like for each cell type.
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