Course: Biology
1st Nine Weeks
Unit: Cells
Estimated Time: 10-11 weeks
Instructional Guide
CLE 3210.1.1 Compare the structure and function of cellular organelles in both prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells. ( APBA)
CLE 3210.1.2 Distinguish among the structure and function of the four major organic macromolecules found in living things. (APBA)
CLE 3210.1.3 Describe how enzymes regulate chemical reactions in the body. (APBA)
CLE 3210.1.4 Describe the processes of cell growth and reproduction.
CLE 3210.1.5 Compare different models to explain the movement of materials into and out of cells.
*TN Alternative Performance-Based Assessments (APBA) for students with disabilities
Prerequisite Skills: Basic knowledge of a cell, basic knowledge of chemistry (atoms/molecules), and lab safety
Essential Question: How are cells organized to carry on the processes of life?
Unit Vocabulary: macromolecule, enzyme, catalyst, cell organelles, eukaryote, prokaryote, plasmolysis, active
transport, passive transport, hypertonic, hypotonic, isotonic, concentration gradient, enzyme, substrate, and
homeostasis, polypeptide, activation energy, monomer, homeostasis, carrier protein, facilitated diffusion,
sodium potassium pump, exocytosis, endocytosis
Checks for
Understanding
State Performance
Indicators
3210.1.1
Investigate cells
using a compound
microscope.
3210.1.2
Construct a model
of a prokaryotic or
eukaryotic cell.
3210.1.3 Design a
graphic organizer
that compares
proteins,
carbohydrates,
lipids, and nucleic
SPI 3210.1.1 Identify
the cellular organelles
associated with major
cell processes.
SPI 3210.1.2
Distinguish between
prokaryotic and
eukaryotic cells.
SPI 3210.1.3
Distinguish among
proteins, carbohydrates,
lipids, and nucleic acids
SPI 3210.1.4 Identify
positive tests for
Assessments
Cell as a City
Storytelling
Comic Book
Debates
Journal Writing
Research Papers
Presentations
Write a song/rap
Venn diagram of
prokaryotic and
eukaryotic cells
Lab investigation of
biomolecules tests
Instructional Resources
www.cellsalive.com
www.biologycorner.com
www.biologyjunction.com
www.enchantedlearning.com
www.quizlet.com
www.quia.com
www.stemresources.com
www.nettracker.com
safarimontage
www.brainpop.com
www.biology.arizona.edu/cell_bio/activities/c
ell_cycle/cell_cycle.html
teacher created cell powerpoint
Connections
History of Cell
Theory
Drawing of the
organelles
English
(written, oral,
and analogies)
Music-write a
cell song/rap
acids.
3210.1.4 Conduct
tests to detect the
presence of
proteins,
carbohydrates, and
lipids.
3210.1.5 Design a
model that
illustrates enzyme
function.
3210.1.6
Demonstrate the
movement of
chromosomes
during mitosis in
plant and animal
cells.
3210.1.7 Design
and conduct an
experiment to
investigate the
effect of various
solute
concentrations on
water movement in
cells.
3210.1.8 Analyze
experimental data
to distinguish
between active and
passive transport
carbohydrates, lipids,
and proteins.
SPI 3210.1.5 Identify
how enzymes control
chemical reactions in the
body.
SPI 3210.1.6 Determine
the relationship between
cell growth and cell
reproduction. (APBA)
SPI 3210.1.7 Predict the
movement of water and
other molecules across
selectively permeable
membranes. (APBA)
SPI 3210.1.8 Compare
and contrast active and
passive transport
Enzyme lab
http://teachers.henrico.k12.va.us/deeprun/sout
hworth_s/F_transport/osmosis%20egg_lab.do
Osmosis Lab
c
http://www.scienceleadership.org/drupaled/sy
Egg Permeability Lab stem/files/EGG+LAB.doc
Diffusion Lab
Online onion root tip
activity
Modeling mitosis
with beads
Create a flipbook of
mitosis
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