Monday 26 September
Topic: Cells
DO NOW
OBJECTIVES
How do you think you
 Gain an introductory
performed on Friday and why?
understanding of cells
 Which aspects did you find
through a guided reading
challenging?
activity.
 How do you plan to change your
study method to deal with these
challenges?
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HW
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7-1 Section Assessment
questions 1-5 AND the
‘Thinking Visually’ prompt
AGENDA
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Unit Objectives
Pre-assessment
Guided reading on cells
Notebook checks
Today’s checklist
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Unit Objectives stapled into notebook
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Pre-assessment (~15 min)
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Guided reading activity with a partner
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Any unfinished classwork is HW
Guided Reading
Each student needs a book
 Working in partners, you will do a guided
text walk
 This information should set the stage for
our next unit
 While you’re working, I will be doing
notebook checks
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◦ If you have questions, try to solve the issue
with your neighbors before asking me
OBJECTIVES
Gain an introductory understanding of cells through a guided reading activity.
Tuesday 27 September
Topic: What are Cells?
DO NOW
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Write down
at least 3
detailed
observations
about the
image.
HW: (SEPARATE SHEET TO TURN IN)
• Create an outline of what you think
proper consequences should be for
missing work and off-task behaviors
in class
• Research an assigned cell
component (look it up in your text).
OBJECTIVES
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Describe 3 components that
all cells share.
AGENDA
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Introduction to cells
First image of cells ever!
Observations:
A cell wall
Green
Different sizes
 Its dark
 Looks like scales
 Looks like bricks
 Shiny
 Compact
OBJECTIVES
Describe 3 components that all cells share.
STOP & JOT: take 1 minute to write…
 What is ONE similarity among all these
pictures?
OBJECTIVES
Describe 3 components that all cells share.
What makes a cell?
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3 things that ALL cells have:
◦ Cell membrane (barrier) – Controls
(Permeability) what goes in and out of the
cell.
◦ Genetic material (info)- DNA or RNA that
contains the info to make proteins.
◦ Cytoplasm (fluid)- So the cell can move
around and so things can move around inside
the cell.
OBJECTIVES
Describe 3 components that all cells share.
Sketch both cells in your notebook.
Label which is eukaryotic and prokaryotic.
Cell membrane
DNA
Prokaryote
Cytoplasm
(DNA floating
in cytoplasm)
OBJECTIVES
Describe 3 components that all cells share.
Eukaryote
(DNA inside
the nucleus)
The Cell Theory
1.
All living things are made of cells
• Unicellular Organisms (one-celled)
• Multicellular Organisms (many cells)
OBJECTIVES
Describe 3 components that all cells share.
The Cell Theory
2.
Cells give an organism its structure and
function - they control everything the
organism need to do to stay alive
Even the most complex
organisms are made of
a bunch of different types
of cells working together.
OBJECTIVES
Describe 3 components that all cells share.
The Cell Theory
3.
All cells come from pre-existing cells.
a. Prokaryotic cells reproduce by splitting in half –
binary fission (Asexual)
b. Eukaryotic cells reproduce by mitosis
OBJECTIVES
Describe 3 components that all cells share.
Exit ticket:
Take one of the slips of paper as your
assigned cell component to research tonight
in your text.
 Be sure to write this down somewhere!
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OBJECTIVES
Describe 3 components that all cells share.
Wednesday 28 September
Topic: Organelles!
DO NOW
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Take out last night’s hw
Create a list of top 3 norms that
you feel are important to the
class functioning properly AND 3
steps of warnings that you feel
would be fair before the final
step of a blue slip.
OBJECTIVES
Explain what procedures &
warnings must be in place for a
class to learn best.
Identify the major organelles in a
eukaryotic cell
Explain the functions of the major
organelles in a eukaryotic cell
Make connections between the
major organelles in a eukaryotic
cell
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HW:
• Using your notes from
class and the diagrams
on pg 175, complete the
worksheet to label the
cell components and
describe their functions
AGENDA
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Create class norms /
procedures / consequences
Organelle speed dating
Norms
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Important norms for EVERYONE to be
able to learn:
Warnings & Consequences:
3 steps to be taken before you receive a
blue slip:
 Discuss with your neighbor and turn in
your plan
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The Rewards!
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I will have a glass jar
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For each day the CLASS is focused and
productively engaged and on-task, I will
add marbles to the jar
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Once the jar is full, your class will have
earned a Friday game day
Organelle Speed Dating
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Take an index card and write your
organelle’s general function and
information down on it.
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You will carry this with you for the
remainder of the period!
Cell Organelle Speed Dating
Organelle Speed Dating Rules:
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When you meet another organelle:
◦ Introduce yourselves and shake hands
◦ Find out each other’s jobs (3 min.)
◦ Figure out a connection between the two of
you – how do your jobs relate? (1 min.)
◦ Record information in the Organelle Chart.
◦ At the gong, find the next organelle.
OBJECTIVES
Identify the major organelles in a eukaryotic cell
Explain the functions of the major organelles in a eukaryotic cell
Make connections between the major organelles in a eukaryotic cell
Thursday 29 September
Topic: Microscope Lab
DO NOW
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Take a textbook and turn to page
1070
On the provided diagram of the
microscope, label all parts with a
leader line.
HW:
• Create a vocabulary list
in your notebook of all
the microscope parts,
including their functions
(page 1070)
OBJECTIVES
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Use a light microscope in
order to view a specimen
under 3 levels of magnification
and correctly identify all parts
of the microscope by
completing a lab on observing
prepared fiber samples.
AGENDA
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Introduction to the light
microscope
Lab protocol
Microscope lab!
Eyepiece
Nosepiece
Objective lenses
Stage clips
Stage
Diaphragm
Light
Arm
Coarse focus
Fine focus
Power switch
Base
OBJECTIVES
Use a light microscope in order to view a specimen under 3 levels of magnification and correctly
identify all parts of the microscope by completing a lab on observing prepared fiber samples.
Lab Protocol
Stay at your assigned table and get
materials/equipment only when instructed
 Use the equipment in the manner
intended, follow all directions
 5 minutes before the bell, put away all
supplies and clean up your entire lab table
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◦ MESSY TABLES WILL RESULT IN POINT
DEDUCTIONS
OBJECTIVES
Use a light microscope in order to view a specimen under 3 levels of magnification and correctly
identify all parts of the microscope by completing a lab on observing prepared fiber samples.
Microscope Protocol
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ALWAYS support the microscope from
underneath – do NOT carry it only by the
neck!
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Be mindful of keeping the light on when the
microscope is not in use.
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When on the highest power magnification,
use ONLY the fine adjustment
OBJECTIVES
Use a light microscope in order to view a specimen under 3 levels of magnification and correctly
identify all parts of the microscope by completing a lab on observing prepared fiber samples.
Microscope lab
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You have the remainder of the double block
to complete the entire activity
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If you cannot finish, it is your responsibility to
finish the lab during office hours afterschool
on either Tuesday or Thursday
OBJECTIVES
Use a light microscope in order to view a specimen under 3 levels of magnification and correctly
identify all parts of the microscope by completing a lab on observing prepared fiber samples.
FRONT OF ROOM AND INDIVIDUAL DESKS HERE!
Kenneth
Jarad
Yvernson
Wedjeena
Bettina
Daoud
Amadeo
Joel
Berket
Casandra
Victoria
Devante
Pharaoh
Kevin
Miles
Michaella
Jhanessa
Samantha
Zuri
Jamesley
Nequie
Woody
Kami
Nia
Evander Jhon
Friday 30 September
Topic: Organelles!
DO NOW
HW:
• Using your notes from
class and the diagrams
on pg 175, complete the
worksheet to label the
cell components and
describe their functions
OBJECTIVES
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Identify the major organelles
in a eukaryotic cell
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Explain the functions of the
major organelles in a
eukaryotic cell
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Make connections between
the major organelles in a
eukaryotic cell
AGENDA
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Day in the life of a cell