Grade 9 Science Samples
Science 9
Grade: 9
Subject: Biology
Unit: Cells and Organelles
Purpose: To engage the students in an interactive learning activity which will enable them to
solidify the concepts and information about cell types and organelles
Curricular Outcomes: The students will be able to compare prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells, as
well as describe the major eukaryotic cell organelles using both plant and animal cells.
Duration: 60 minutes
Agenda:
Time
11:21 – 11:31
11:31 – 12:16
12:16 – 12:21
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Activity
Explanation and Groupings
Cell and Organelle Jeopardy
Discussion about activity and introduction to tomorrow’s new material
10 minutes to settle, explain activity, and group students
o 3 groups will be made via numbered heads
 the modified students will be mixed within the teams but will be grouped
together when it is their turn to pick a question, and the question that they
will choose will be the easier questions (value of 100), they will also have
a bit more time to answer if need be
o Jeopardy
 one student from each group will come to the centre of the room where
three desks will be situated for the contestants
 they will agree on a block, or the teacher will assign them a block which
will be their question to answer
 the answer/definition/characteristic of the cell or organelle will be
displayed and the students will need to respond with an answer such as
“What is a …?”
 the first student to ring the bell will give the answer first, then the second,
then the third
 those with the correct answer will remain for a second turn but will switch
with another team mate after the second turn despite giving the correct
response, and those who answer incorrectly the first time will switch with
another team mate
 every student will receive a prize despite who wins point-wise (Hershey’s
Kisses)
45 minutes for the activity
o jeopardylabs.com/play/cells-and-organelles8
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5 minutes to converse
o about the effectiveness of the activity; if they enjoyed such an activity and if it
helped them to learn/solidify the concepts
o introduction to tomorrow’s lesson
 What is the microscope used for?
 Why is the microscope an important and relevant invention?
 Notes and examples for tomorrows class
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Getting To Know The Cell
Name: ________________
Date: _______________
Prokaryotic Cells
Example: bacteria
Label the following:
cell wall
cell membrane
cytoplasm
ribosomes
nucleoid region
flagellum
cilium
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Eukaryotic Cells
Example: animal cell
Label the following:
cell membrane
nucleus
nucleolus
mitochondria
cytoplasm
ribosome
centriole
lysosomes
Golgi apparatus
smooth endoplasmic reticulum rough endoplasmic reticulum
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Example: plant cell
Label the following:
cell wall
cell membrane
vacuole
nucleus
ribosome
cytoplasm
rough ER
smooth ER
chloroplast mitochondria
nucleolus
lysosomes
Golgi apparatus
Chromatin
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Matching: Match the word with its definition.
____ cell membrane
____ flagellum
____ cytoplasm
____ nucleolus
____ ribosome
____ lysosomes
____ chloroplast
____ cilia
____ nucleus
____ mitochondria
____ endoplasmic reticulum
____ vacuole
____ Golgi apparatus
____ cell wall
____ centriole
____ chlorophyll
a. tiny hair-like structures on the exterior of the cell, used for
movement
b. produce the energy of the cell; the site of cellular respiration
c. stores protein until it is needed
d. the light capturing molecule
e. the “brain” of the cell, where DNA is stored
f. made from a rigid material and provides structural support for plants
g. organize the spindles that are used to move chromosomes during
mitosis
h. the “skin” of the cell; holds the cell together and allows some things
to enter and leave the cell
i. lies within the nucleus and may be involved in making proteins
j. contains proteins that breakdown large molecules and other cell parts
k. a whip-like structure used in cellular movement
l. captures sun energy and converts it into chemical energy via
photosynthesis
m. “jelly-like” substance that surrounds and protects the organelles
n. a series of canals branching out from the nucleus; can be smooth or
rough
o. sac-like containers filled with fluid
p. protein builders
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Application Questions: Answer the following questions.
1. What are the differences between prokaryotic and eukaryotic
cells?
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2. What are the two types of eukaryotic cells?
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3. Compare and contrast animal and plant cells.
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Biology Unit Project
In your assigned groups, you can choose to do one of the following projects:
1. Create a song
2. Create a children’s story
3. Create a skit
Topics for the project include:
1.
2.
3.
4.
DNA and mutations
Asexual and sexual reproduction
Flower reproduction
Mitosis and meiosis
Instructions:
1. Choose a topic and a project type. Due Thursday, December 6, 2012.
2. Write the lyrics, story, or script for you project. Due day of presentation.
a. Lyrics – indicate stanzas, verses and chorus. Do not hand in one big paragraph;
write it like a song. Use a karaoke version of the song that you choose, or create
one of your own. If you play an instrument, use it.
b. Story – create a title page, and illustrate many sections of the book.
c. Script – include names of the characters and indicate who is saying what, set the
scene (i.e. where is this scene taking place, what is the mood of the story)
3. Use many resources to find information. Provide lots of detail!
a. Text book
b. Internet
c. Class notes
4. Include a Works Cited page with a list of all of the resources used.
5. NO PLAIGARISM!!! Use your own words!
6. Be creative!!!!!
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Marking Rubric
Criteria
Topic/
Project
Type
Creativity
Description
Choice for topic and type
of presentation made
submitted Dec. 6, 2012
Use of imagination to
portray the topic chosen.
Lots of energy and
enthusiasm when
presenting. Creativity with
words and images.
Information Accurate and correct.
Detailed description about
processes of how things
happen and what they
result in. Use of many
resources.
Project
Song – title, lyrics & song
Media
used, organization
Story – book with title
page, illustrations,
grammar, organization
Script – title, grammar,
organization, indicate
characters
Works
Include a page with a list
Cited Page of the websites, books,
and all other resources
that were used.
Comments
Score
/5
/10
/15
/10
/5
Total Score
/45