Media –Rich Lesson Plan
Teacher Training Institute
Prairie Public June 2013
Name: Amy Lakin
TITLE:
Understanding Cell Organelles
GRADE LEVEL(S):
This standard is taught at grade 10 in Minnesota
TIME ALLOTMENT: Two (40 minute) class periods. Day one is to introduce the
parts of the cell and go over their functions. Day 2 is used to create the cell
collage.
OVERVIEW: This lesson is designed to teach students about the main
organelles that are found in animal and plant cells. More importantly, is to
learn the function of these organelles and why they are important to survival
of the cell. Students will also compare and contrast cell organelles in plants
and animal cells.
SUBJECT MATTER: Subjects included in this lesson are biology and art.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Students will be able to compare and contrast cell
organelles in plant and animal cells. Students will be able to identify functions
of key cell organelles.
STANDARDS:
Minnesota Academic Standards in Science
Strand 4. Life Science
Substrand 1. Structure and Function in Living Systems
Standard 2. Cells and cell structures have specific
functions that allow an organisms to grow, survive, and
reproduce.
North Dakota Standards in Science
Standard 4: Life Science: Students understand the basic concepts and
principles of life science.
Benchmark Expectations: Grade 9-10
Stucture and Function 9-10.4.1. Relate cell function to cell
structure (i.e., cell wall, cell membrane, nucleus, mitochondria,
chloroplast)
Minnesota Academic Standards in the Arts (Grade 9-12)
Strand 2. Artistic Process: Create or Make
Standard 1. Create or make in a variety of contexts in the arts
using the artistic foundations… Arts area: Visual Arts
Code: 9.2.1.5.1. Create a single complex artwork or
multiple artworks to express ideas.
DIGITAL MEDIA COMPONENTS – VIDEO AND/OR WEB:
“The Cell Song” : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rABKB5aS2Zg available
for view on YouTube.com
Instructor sings about cell parts and their functions. Includes words to sing
along!!
From Arizona State University: http://askabiologist.asu.edu/content/cellparts
Shyamala Iyer. "Building Blocks of Life." ASU - Ask A Biologist. 27 September 2009.
http://askabiologist.asu.edu/content/cell-parts.
Has a list of cell parts and functions.
Diagram Comparing plant and animal cells:
http://evolution.berkeley.edu/evosite/lines/IIDmolecular.shtml
This diagram shows which organelles that plants and animals have in common
and which 3 major ones they differ in.
PBS Learning Media:
Image: Animal and Plant Cell
This will be helpful in compare and contrast the 2 types of cells.
Video clip: Organelles in the Cytoplasm
Discusses functions of endoplasmic reticulum, ribosomes, Golgi Apparatus,
lysosomes, mitochondria and nucleus.
Video clip: Nucleus, Cytoplasm, Membrane
Discusses the function of the nucleus, cytoplasm and cell membrane.
Video Clip: The Powerhouse of the Cell
Discusses in detail the function of the mitochondria.
MATERIALS:
Magazines for students to cut out pictures from.
Large paper to make cell collage.
Scissors, glue, markers and/or colored pencils for creating collage.
Handout titled “Working Together”. ( I would love to cite the source of the
drawing, but I cannot find it. This is a sheet I got from another student in
college… (long time ago!) and have kept it and used it ever since. )
PREP FOR TEACHERS:
Make sure to preview all video links and media links before presenting in
class. You should not need any special set up for these. If you are going to
have students do this on iPads, create links to all digital media either on a
worksheet or on teacher web page for them to follow. Collect materials for
making the cell collage. Collect a variety of magazines (ex. Time, Better Homes
and Gardens, National Geographic, Good Housekeeping, etc… even science
ordering catalogs such as Carolina!) I like to provide lots of colorful paper,
scissors (even fun-edged ones from hobby store), colored pencils, markers,
possibly even glitter if you like. Optional: I created my own collage ahead of
time to show as an example. Sometimes that can be a problem as then
students try to find EXACT pictures that I used and it can stifle creativity.
INTRODUCTORY ACTIVITY - SETTING THE STAGE :
Play “The Cell Song” as students are coming
into the classroom to introduce topic.
It is short so it can be played a couple times.
(I also like to play the song again at the
end of class and maybe even at the beginning of
Day 2 of this project!)
MATERIALS:
Computer
Speakers
Projection screen(opt.)
LEARNING ACTIVITIES:
MATERIALS:
These links could be viewed all together as a class or could be done in small
groups using ipads if available. While students are viewing the video clips,
they should fill out the cell organelles chart with functions.
1. Video Clip (PBS Learning Media)
“Organelles in the Cytoplasm”
Explains the functions of the ER,
ribosomes, Golgi, lysomes, mitochondria
and nucleus.
2. Video Clip (PBS Learning Media)
“Nucleus, Cytoplasm, Membrane”
Explains roles of organelles listed in title
Optional: If further detailed wanted,
3. Video Clip (PBS Learning Media)
“The Powerhouse of the Cell”
Explains in detail the role of the mitochondria
4. Image (PBS Learning Media)
“Animal and Plant Cell”
Use these 2 diagrams for comparison of
plant and animal cell to compare and contrast
which organelles are found in each type of cell
Computer
Speakers
Projection Screen
IPads (opt)
5. Arizona State University Link.
http://askabiologist.asu.edu/content/cell-parts
Shows function of organelles.
6. Diagram of Plant vs. Animal Cells
http://evolution.berkeley.edu/evosite/lines/IIDmolecular.shtml
Will use to help complete the 2nd and 3rd
columns of the organelle chart.
CULMINATING ACTIVITY:
MATERIALS:
1. Use the worksheet provided (or make one
Worksheet:
on own) that lists names of organelles and their
Cell Organelles &
functions. Place “X”s on the chart to designate
Functions
which organelle is found in plants and animal
cells. Option: Could also use a Venn Diagram to list organelles
in plants and animals (the overlapping center being the
ones they have in common)
2. Discuss with class the picture/cartoon titled
Worksheet:
“Working Together”. (It is the basis for the collage that
Working Together
they will make in Day #2 of this lesson.) In the cartoon,
pictures are drawn to show the functions of certain cell
organelles. Discuss each organelle shown and how the
picture represents that function. At end of class period,
explain to the students that tomorrow they (in partners)
will create their own set of pictures that will represent
certain cell parts and their functions using magazine cutouts.
CROSS-CURRICULAR ACTIVITY:
MATERIALS:
Using magazines and working in pairs, students
Magazines
will create their own cell collage of cell organelle
scissors, paper,
and functions titled “Working Together”.
Glue, etc…
I have students draw a cell that fills the entire piece of
Collage Cover Sheet
Paper. Next find a picture from a magazine that
Working Together
will represent the FUNCTION of that organelle. Draw and
Cell Organelle &
label the organelle and place the magazine picture next
Functions
to it. I explain that some students think very creatively
so in case I do not understand their connection between
the organelle’s function and their magazine picture, they
must explain it on the worksheet that will accompany their
collage.
(Suggestions: Could find a picture of the President of USA and
label it the nucleus. Their explanation could be that the nucleus controls the
functions of the entire cell much like the president is in control of the entire
country.)
To reference how to draw the organelles, use digital link used previous day:
http://evolution.berkeley.edu/evosite/lines/IIDmolecular.shtml
COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS:
1. Optional additional activity could be to relate cell organelles to your city or
your school. Who/what would be the nucleus? The mitochondria?
Lysosomes? Etc…
2. Could have local doctor or nurse (school nurse) come in to talk about the
importance of cells in our bodies.
STUDENT MATERIALS:
Cell organelles and functions worksheet.
“Working Together” worksheet.
Cell collage instruction and explanation sheet.
* Examples of the worksheets are on the following pages.
Cell Organelles and Functions
Cell Organelle
Nucleus
Endoplasmic
Reticulum
Ribosomes
Golgi Apparatus
or Complex
Lysosome
Mitochondria
Cytoplasm
Cell or Plasma
Membrane
Ribosomes
Chloroplast
Vesicles
Vacuole
Cell Wall
Centrioles
Cytoskeleton
Found in
Plants
cells?
Found in
Animal
cells?
Function of Organelle
Cell Collage Cover Sheet
Directions: Using your knowledge of cell organelles and their functions,
create a collage using magazine pictures that represent the FUNCTION (or job)
of each of the following ANIMAL cell organelles. (Hint: look at the examples of
pictures on the worksheet “Working Together”.)
1.
2.
3.
4.
Draw a large ANIMAL cell on the paper provided.
Draw each organelle and label it (spread them around the cell)
Paste the appropriate magazine picture next to your labeled drawing.
Explain your reasoning for the picture you included on the following chart.
Name of Organelle Your group’s explanation of how your picture represents
the FUNCTION of the organelle listed.
Nucleus
Mitochondria
Endoplasmic
Reticulum
Lysosome
Vacuole
Ribosome
Cell or Plasma
Membrane
Microtubule
Golgi Apparatus
or Complex