Covenant Day School
9th Grade Biology I
Mr. Blumenstein
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1) Cells
2) Genetics
3) Human Body
4) Evolution
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5) Tree of Life
6) Ecology
David B. Fankhauser, Ph.D.
Introducing Cells
Textbook Reference: p. 182 - 190
A Helpful Checklist
Did I carefully read this section in the textbook?
Did I diligently complete the module questions?
Did I diligently complete any homework in this module?
Did I review the material in this module for 5-10 minutes in the evenings on days it was being
taught?
Did I outline the chapter?
Have I thoroughly studied this material for any tests/quizzes?
Did I complete this material while being away from distractions?
Learning Content – In this lesson, you will be studying
 History of the Cell Theory
 Microscopy
 Basic Cell Types
 Structure & Function of the Plasma Membrane
Learning Objectives – After this lesson, you should be able to:
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Relate advances in microscope technologyto discoveries about cells.
Compare compound light microscopes with electron microscopes.
Summarize the principles of the cell theory.
Differentiate between a prokaryotic cell and a eukaryotic cell.
Describe how a cell's plasma membrane functions.
Identify the roles of proteins, carbohydrates, and cholesterol in the plasma membrane.
Essential Questions – After this lesson, you should be able to answer the following questions:
 What is the history of the cell theory?
 What is the cell theory?
 What tools do scientists use to investigate cells?
 How are cells organized within the spectrum of life?
 How does the endosymbiotic theory explain the origin of cell diversity?
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Class Time Notes
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Intro Video
Inner Life of the Cell (Narrated)
1. What contribution to cell biology did Robert Hooke and Anton van
Leeuwenhoek make?
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Hooke (1665) -
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Leeuwenhoek (1683) -
2. What are the components of the cell theory?
3. What two types of microscopes have been instrumental in exploring cellular
biology? Paste pictures of the microscopes into this module from a trustworthy
website.
4. What is a cellular membrane?
5. What are the specialized structures with specific functions in the cell?
6. What are the two types of cells and how do the concepts of membranes and
organelles help to distinguish the two?
7. Prokaryotic cell labeling activity.
8. Eukaryotic cell (plant and animal) labeling activity.
9. How does the theory of evolution seek to explain why there are generally two
different types of cells.
10. What is the protective barrier found surrounding the cell?
11. What is the function of the cells protected barrier?
12. What does it mean to say that the plasma membrane is selectively permeable?
13. What are the components of the plasma membrane?
14. How does the fluid mosaic model work?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qqsf_UJcfBc
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Homework
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Questions 1-4 p. 182-190
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1. Outline book section (p.182-190) in the outline section provided below these homework questions.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------1. See Page 190
2. See Page 190
3. In a paragraph using complete sentences, describe the different types of molecules that can be
found in the plasma membrane.
4. Visit any science news website listed below our course calendar and paste a link below this
question to an article that you find really interesting.
OUTLINE
Textbook Reference: p. 182-190
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