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1. What is a cell and how did technology help further our understanding of a cell?
2. What functions do organelles and the cell membrane perform within plant and animal cells?
3. How do plants make use of specialized systems to support life?
The cell is the basic unit of life; this unit looks at how the cell was discovered and what technology aided in this discovery. This unit also focuses on the difference between plant and animal cells and the processes occurring across the cell membrane and within the various organelles of the cell. Finally this unit describes how plants use specialized cells and systems to accomplish everyday tasks that support themselves.
7.1. Life from Life – spontaneous generation vs. biogenesis & cell theory
7.2. Cells & Technology – how microscopes work and the parts of a microscope
7.3. What’s in a Cell – plant vs. animal cells, parts of a cell (organelles)
8.1. Membrane Properties – structures, functions & properties.
8.2. Transport Across Cell Membranes – diffusion, osmosis & active transport.
8.3. Cell Size & Function – how surface area and cell size affects a cell.
9.1. Specialized & Organized – cell specialization in plants (leaves, stem, etc.)
9.2. Gas Exchange in Plants – how oxygen and carbon dioxide are exchanged.
9.3. Water Transport in Plants – how plants collect and transport water using various processes
9.4. Plant Control Systems – phototropism vs. gravitropism
STS & Knowledge
Students will:
STSK 1: Explain the relationship between developments in imaging technology and the current understanding of the cell
STSK 1.1: trace the development of the cell theory: all living things are made up of one or more cells and the materials produced by these, cells are functional units of life, and all cells come from pre-existing cells
STSK 1.2: describe how advancements in knowledge of cell structure and function have been enhanced as a result of developments in microscope technology
STSK 1.3: identify areas of cell research at the molecular level
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STSK 2: Describe the function of cell organelles and structures in a cell, in terms of life processes, and use models to explain these processes and their applications
STSK 2.1: compare diffusion and osmosis with active transport
STSK 2.2: use models to explain and visualize complex processes like diffusion and osmosis, endo- and exocytosis, and the role of cell membrane in these processes
STSK 2.3: describe the cell as an open system that acquires nutrients, excretes waste, and exchanges matter and energy
STSK 2.4: identify the structure and describe the function of various cell organelles found in plant and animal cells.
STSK 2.5: compare the structure, chemical composition and function of plant and animal cells
STSK 2.6: describe the role of the cell membrane in maintaining equilibrium while exchanging matter
STSK 2.7: describe how knowledge about semi-permeable membranes, diffusion and osmosis is applied in various contexts
STSK 2.8: describe cell size and shape as they relate to surface area to volume ratio
STSK 3: Analyze plants as an example of a multicellular organism with specialized structures at the cellular, tissue and system levels
STSK 3.1: explain why larger organisms require a multicellular level of organization, and relate this to the specialization in plants
STSK 3.2: describe how the cells of the leaf system have a variety of specialized structures and functions
STSK 3.3: explain and investigate the transport system in plants
STSK 3.4: explain and investigate the gas exchange system in plants
STSK 3.5: explain and investigate phototropism and gravitropism in plants
STSK 3.6: trace the development of theories of phototropism and gravitropism
Skills
Students will:
IP: Ask questions about observed relationships, and plan investigations of questions, ideas, problems and issues
IP 1: define problems
IP 2: state a prediction and a hypothesis
IP 3: identify the theoretical basis of an investigation
IP 4: define and recognize major variables.
PR: Conduct investigations into relationships between and among observable variables, and use a broad range of tools and techniques to gather and record data and information
PR 1: carry out procedures, controlling the major variables
PR 2: use instruments effectively and accurately for collecting data
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PR 3: estimate quantities
PR 4: compile and organize data
PR 5: use library and electronic research tools to collect information
PR 6: select and integrate information from various print and electronic sources
AI: Analyze data and assess possible solutions
AI 1: compile and display information in a variety of ways.
AI 2: interpret patterns and trends in data
AI 3: state a conclusion based on experimental data
AI 4: explain how data support or refutes a hypothesis or prediction
AI 5: construct and test a prototype of a device or system
AI 6: identify new questions or problems that arise from what was learned
CT: Work as members of a team in addressing problems
CT1: Communicate ideas and thoughts and work together with other group members.
Attitudes
Students will be encouraged to:
A1: Interest in Science - show interest in science-related questions and issues
A2: Mutual Respect - appreciate that scientific understanding evolves from the interaction of ideas involving people with different views and backgrounds
A3: Scientific Inquiry - seek and apply evidence when evaluating alternative approaches to investigations, problems and issues
A4: Collaboration - work collaboratively in planning and carrying out investigations
A5: Stewardship – recognize a balance between human needs and environmental needs
A6: Safety - show concern for safety during all activities
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Assessment Type
Cell Organelle Quiz
(Individual)
Chapter 7 & 8 Test
(Individual)
Unit Exam
(Individual)
Egg Osmosis Lab
(Group)
Chapter 7, 8 & 9
Questions
(Individual)
Plant Research
Assignment
(Individual)
Major Project – Make
A Model Cell/Cell
Poster
(Group or Individual)
Outcomes Covered Assessment Overview
STSK 2.4, STSK 2.5 Quiz on the functions of cell organelles.
STSK 1.1 – STSK 2.8
All STSK Outcomes
STSK 2.1, STSK 2,2
All Skill Outcomes
Exam covering material found in chapter 7 & 8.
Exam covering material found in Unit C.
Lab showing the process of osmosis.
Eggs without shells are placed in various solutions.
All STSK Outcomes
STSK 3.1 – STSK 3.4
STSK 2.4, STSK 2.5
An assigned amount of questions will be due at the end of each chapter.
Students will select a species of plant, research their chosen plant and answers questions based on their research.
Students will have to option to make a labeled model cell or labeled cell poster of a plant or animal cell along with a write up.
Due Date
Sept 8 th
Sept 18 th
Oct 2 nd
Sept 16 th
Ch. 7 – Sept 10 th
Ch. 8 – Sept 17 th
Ch. 9 – Oct 1 st
Sept 30 th
Sept 11 th
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Aug. 25 th
Teacher Prep Day – No
Classes
Sept. 1
Holiday – No School
8 th Lesson 7 (80 min)
Quiz –Organelle Functions
Chapter 7 Review
Chapter 7 Questions
15 th st
Lesson 11 (80 min)
Review Membrane
Transport
Endo- & Exocytosis
Finish Egg Osmosis Lab
26 th
Teacher Prep Day – No
Classes
Cell & Microscope Review
Investigation 7-C: The
Power of Microscopes
9
2 nd th
Lesson 3 (80 min)
Lesson 8 (80 min)
Membrane Demo
Membrane Properties
Membrane Diagram
16 th Lesson 12 (80 min)
Egg Osmosis Lab Due
Cell Size & Function
Cell SA to V Ratio with Clay
Chapter 8 Questions
27 th Lesson 1 (80 min)
About Me/Expectations
Interest Inventory
Course Outline
Textbook Hunt
Unit C Overview
Spontaneous Generation vs. Biogenesis
3 rd Lesson 4 (80 min)
Cancer & Stem Cells
Investigation 7-D: Stem
Cell Research (book comp lab or lap top cart)
10 th Lesson 9 (80 min)
Chapter 7 Questions Due
Diffusion, Osmosis, Active
Transport
Membrane Transport
Jigsaw (book computers)
17 th Lesson 13 (80 min)
Chapter 8 Questions Due
(End of Class)
Review for Chapter 7 & 8
Test
28 th Lesson 2 (80 min)
The Cell
Cell Theory
Parts of a microscope
Types of microscopes
Microscope Worksheet
4 th Lesson 5 (80 min)
Plant vs. Animal Cells
Video: Bill Nye Cells
Organelles Chart
Handout Cell Project
11 th Lesson 10 (80 min)
Cell Project Due
Egg Osmosis Lab
18 th Lesson 14 (80 min)
Chapter 7 & 8 Exam
29 th AM Day
No Science 10
5 th Lesson 6 (100 min)
Review Organelles
Cell Project Work Time
12 th AM Day
No Science 10
19 th Lesson 15 (100 min)
Plant Specialization
Video: Bill Nye Plants
Plant Lab (view leaves with microscope)
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22 nd Lesson 16 (80 min)
Gas Exchange in Plants
Plant Worksheet
Go Over Chapter Exam
29 th
Division Wide PD Day –
No Classes
23 rd Lesson 17 (80 min)
Review Gas Exchange in
Plants
Water Transport in Plants
Sugar Transport in Phloem
30 th Lesson 19 (80 min)
Plant Research
Assignment Due
Plant Control Systems
Chapter 9 Review
Chapter 9 Questions
24 th Lesson 18 (80 min)
Plant Research Assignment
(book computers)
Oct. 1 st Lesson 20 (80 min)
Chapter 9 Questions Due
(end of class)
Review for Unit Exam
25 th
School Based PD Day – No
Classes
2 nd Lesson 21 (80 min)
Unit C Exam
26 th
School Based PD Day – No
Classes
3 rd AM Day
No Science 10
Lesson 3 – Tweezers, microscope slides, cover slips, microscope, onion, water, methylene blue, filter paper
Lesson 4 & 9 – Laptops and/or Computer Lab
Lesson 10 – Eggs (no shell), water, salt water, sugar water, metric tape, balance, plastic container to hold egg, beaker, marker, masking tape
Lesson 12 – Modeling clay, rulers
Lesson 15 - microscope slides, cover slips, microscope, water, various plant leaves
Lesson 18 – Laptops and/or Computer Lab
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