Monday 26 September
Topic: Cells
DO NOW
OBJECTIVES
How do you think you
performed on Friday and why?
 Which aspects did you find
challenging?
 How do you plan to change your
study method to deal with these
challenges?
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Gain an introductory
understanding of cells
through a guided reading
activity.
HW
AGENDA
Finish any leftover classwork
 7-1 Section Assessment
questions 1-5 AND the
‘Thinking Visually’ prompt
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Unit 2 Objectives
Pre-assessment
Guided reading on cells
Notebook checks
Today’s Checklist
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Staple Unit 2 objectives into your notebook
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Pre-assessment (~15 min)
◦ When completed, it goes into the pink bin
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Guided text walk activity with a partner
◦ MEANWHILE I will be doing notebook checks
◦ All work on separate pieces of paper should be
turned in via the pink bin
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HW = finish classwork and answer questions
(6) at end of 7-1 reading
Guided Reading
Each student needs a book
 Working in partners, you will do a guided
text walk
 This information should set the stage for
our next unit
 While you’re working, I will be doing
notebook checks
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◦ If you have questions, try to solve the issue
with your neighbors before asking me
OBJECTIVES
Gain an introductory understanding of cells through a guided reading activity.
Tuesday 27 September
Topic: Microscope Lab
DO NOW
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Take a textbook and turn to page
1070
On the provided diagram of the
microscope, label all parts with a
leader line.
HW:
• Create a vocabulary list
in your notebook of all
the microscope parts,
including their functions
(page 1070)
OBJECTIVES
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Use a light microscope in
order to view a specimen
under 3 levels of magnification
and correctly identify all parts
of the microscope by
completing a lab on observing
prepared fiber samples.
AGENDA
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Introduction to the light
microscope
Lab protocol
Microscope lab!
Eyepiece
Nosepiece
Objective lenses
Stage clips
Stage
Diaphragm
Light
Arm
Coarse focus
Fine focus
Power switch
Base
OBJECTIVES
Use a light microscope in order to view a specimen under 3 levels of magnification and correctly
identify all parts of the microscope by completing a lab on observing prepared fiber samples.
Lab Protocol
Stay at your assigned table and get
materials/equipment only when instructed
 Use the equipment in the manner
intended, follow all directions
 5 minutes before the bell, put away all
supplies and clean up your entire lab table
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◦ MESSY TABLES WILL RESULT IN POINT
DEDUCTIONS
OBJECTIVES
Use a light microscope in order to view a specimen under 3 levels of magnification and correctly
identify all parts of the microscope by completing a lab on observing prepared fiber samples.
Microscope Protocol
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ALWAYS support the microscope from
underneath – do NOT carry it only by the
neck!
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Be mindful of keeping the light on when the
microscope is not in use.
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When on the highest power magnification,
use ONLY the fine adjustment
OBJECTIVES
Use a light microscope in order to view a specimen under 3 levels of magnification and correctly
identify all parts of the microscope by completing a lab on observing prepared fiber samples.
LAB SEATS
Microscope lab
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You have the remainder of the double block
to complete the entire activity
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If you cannot finish, it is your responsibility to
finish the lab during office hours afterschool
on either Tuesday or Thursday
OBJECTIVES
Use a light microscope in order to view a specimen under 3 levels of magnification and correctly
identify all parts of the microscope by completing a lab on observing prepared fiber samples.
Thursday 29 September
Topic: What are Cells?
DO NOW
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Write down
at least 3
detailed
observations
about the
image.
HW:
• REVISION!
• Complete the cell
chart as best you can
OBJECTIVES
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Describe 3 components that
all cells share.
AGENDA
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Introduction to cells
First image of cells ever!
Observations:
-black and white
-cracks, not smooth
-resembles cell
-scale like
-tight junctions
-different sized
shapes
-cell wall
-resembles bricks
OBJECTIVES
Describe 3 components that all cells share.
STOP & JOT: take 1 minute to write…
 What is ONE similarity among all these
pictures?
OBJECTIVES
Describe 3 components that all cells share.
What makes a cell?
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3 things that ALL cells have:
◦ Cell membrane (barrier) protection, what
enters and exits the cell
◦ Genetic material (info) identification (unique
to organisms), instructions to make proteins
◦ Cytoplasm (fluid) allows materials to move
around more easily
OBJECTIVES
Describe 3 components that all cells share.
Sketch both cells in your notebook.
Label which is eukaryotic and prokaryotic.
Cell membrane
DNA
Prokaryote
Cytoplasm
(DNA floating
in cytoplasm)
OBJECTIVES
Describe 3 components that all cells share.
Eukaryote
(DNA inside
the nucleus)
The Cell Theory
1.
All living things are made of cells
• Unicellular Organisms (one-celled)
• Multicellular Organisms (many cells)
OBJECTIVES
Describe 3 components that all cells share.
The Cell Theory
2.
Cells give an organism its structure and
function - they control everything the
organism need to do to stay alive
Even the most complex
organisms are made of
a bunch of different types
of cells working together.
OBJECTIVES
Describe 3 components that all cells share.
The Cell Theory
3.
All cells come from pre-existing cells.
a. Prokaryotic cells reproduce by splitting in half –
binary fission
b. Eukaryotic cells reproduce by mitosis
OBJECTIVES
Describe 3 components that all cells share.
Exit ticket:
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If all cells come from pre-existing cells, how
do you suppose the first cell came about?
OBJECTIVES
Describe 3 components that all cells share.
Friday 30 September
Topic: Organelles!
DO NOW
◦ Find your organelle label
at the lab benches and sit
ACROSS from your
organelle buddy
◦ Take out your Organelle
Summary (last night’s
HW)
HW:
• Using your notes from
class and the diagrams
on pg 175, complete the
worksheet to label the
cell components and
describe their functions
OBJECTIVES
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Identify the major organelles
in a eukaryotic cell
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Explain the functions of the
major organelles in a
eukaryotic cell
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Make connections between
the major organelles in a
eukaryotic cell
AGENDA
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Organelle speed dating
Day in the life of a cell
Cell Organelle Speed Dating
Organelle Speed Dating Rules:
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When you meet another organelle:
◦ Introduce yourselves and shake hands
◦ Find out each other’s jobs (3 min.)
◦ Find a connection between the two of you –
how do your jobs relate? (1 min.)
◦ Record information in the Organelle Chart.
◦ People facing the board move one seat over
(follow the numbers!!)
OBJECTIVES
Identify the major organelles in a eukaryotic cell
Explain the functions of the major organelles in a eukaryotic cell
Make connections between the major organelles in a eukaryotic cell