Design Topic: CELLS
Subject: Biology
Grade(s): 10
Designer: Cheryl Massengale
STAGE 1 – DESIRED RESULTS
Unit Title: Cell Structure and Function
Established Goals:
Learn the organelles of the cell and their functions and locations. Be able to identify organelles on prepared slides as well as
student wet mount slides for plant and animal cells.
Understandings: Students will understand that…
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Essential Questions:
The cell is the basic unit of structure and function.
Cells come from pre-existing cells.
All organisms are made of one or more cells.
Each organelle within a cell has a specific function.
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Students will know:
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Levels of organization: atom – molecule – organelle –
cells – tissue – organs – organ – system - organism
Structure and function of organelles in both plant and
animal
Structure and use of microscope
The major differences between prokaryotes, viruses
and eukaryotes
Parts of the cell theory
History of the cell theory
What are the different levels of organization?
How are eukaryotes and prokaryotes alike? How are they
different?
How can I best show my understanding of the cell
theory?
What are the parts and functions of prokaryotic cells?
What are the parts and functions of eukaryotic cells?
How do cellular organelles help maintain homeostasis of
the cell?
Students will be able to:
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use a microscope
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produce a wet mount slide
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recognize structure and functions of cells
STAGE 2 – ASSESSMENT EVIDENCE
Performance Tasks:
Other Evidence:
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Prepare a wet mount of both plant and animal cells and
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Cells Alive web quest
identify structure and function of visible organelles
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A Cell is Like a City – compare cell parts to another
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Create a labeled model of a prokaryotic or prokaryotic
business, school, city, etc
cell (plant or animal) and include functions
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Cell Structure and Function Quiz
Key Criteria:
Utilize a microscope to identify bacterial, plant, and animal cells and their parts and relate these parts to their function
STAGE 3 – LEARNING PLAN
Summary of Learning Activities:
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HOOK - All LIVING things are made of cells. Engage students in a discussion of what would and would not be made of cells
(living or nonliving)
Copy the parts of the cell theory and have students research the history of who and how this theory was developed
Use the "Cells Alive!" website to learn the differences and similarities between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells
Teach students how to use a microscope and prepare a wet mount which will allow them to view all structures
Have students build a prokaryotic or eukaryotic cell model labeled and withy functions
Writing exercise comparing cells to a school, factory, etc.
Source: Understanding by Design, Unit Design Planning Template (Wiggins/McTighe 2005)
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