Name: __________________________
Subject: Biomedical Research
Teacher Name: Sullivan
Date: ___________________
Cell Organelles
Introduction:
This webquest is modified from Anthony Petrole, Patricia McGee
and Deborah Claxton. Based on the work of Bernie Dodge.
A recent supervirus has swept the nation and is threatening our
human existence. The president has been made aware of this
possible catastrophe and issued an executive order to help combat
this unprecedented situation. You will be working as a research
investigator for the Center for Disease Control (CDC) to understand
the virus, how it works and how to possibly stop its spread.
What is known:
The virus targets specific organelles and causes them to
malfunction/shut down.
You must focus on the following questions to solve this problem:
1. What organelles are being targeted?
2. What evidence do you have for your conclusion?
3. Based on the case studies provided, is it possible that more than
one organelle is impacted? If so, what are they?
Task:
You will analyze case studies that have been compiled by doctors at
local hospitals. Your mission is:
* identify which organelles are impacted
* explain your rationale for your decision
* investigate if any one organelle is more important that the other
organelles.
Before a vaccine can be developed, we must know which organelles
are impacted.
Process:
You are the researcher. Your job is to
1. compile facts that indicates what organelle(s) is being affected by
the virus.
2. develop a presentation to be give before other researchers
explaining your idea.
3. Before reading the case studies, visit the websites listed in
"Resources" to review information on organelles.
4. Review the case files below. The case files are located on my
webpage under Biomedical Research: Daily Dose.
Resources:
http://micro.magnet.fsu.edu/cells/animalcell.html
http://www.wisc-online.com/Objects/ViewObject.aspx?ID=ap11604
http://www.cellsalive.com
http://learn.genetics.utah.edu/content/begin/cells/insideacell/
http://biology.clc.uc.edu/courses/bio104/cells.htm
http://www.edu.pe.ca/gray/class_pages/rcfleming/cells/notes.htm
Evaluation:
The purpose of this activity is to have your think creatively and
come up with a logical solution. By doing this activity you will gain
an understanding of the organelles and their functions. The scoring
rubric is linked on my web page with the case studies.
Conclusion:
The following information should be included in your presentation:
1. your name
2. title of assignment
3. your findings: specifically what organelles were being targeted,
the rationale behind your decisions, what ruled out other organelles
4. alternative resources not listed on this quest page