Standards addressed through this student learning activity.
Science:
S5L3. Students will diagram and label parts of various cells (plant, animal, single-celled, multi-celled).
a. Use magnifiers such as microscopes or hand lenses to observe cells and their structure.
b. Identify parts of a plant cell (membrane, wall, cytoplasm, nucleus, chloroplasts) and of an animal cell (membrane, cytoplasm, and nucleus) and determine the function of the parts.
c. Explain how cells in multi-celled organisms are similar and different in structure and
function to single-celled organisms.
(taken from Georgia Department of Education, Kathy Cox, State Superintendent of Schools)
Technology:
National Standards (NETS):
1. Creativity and Innovation
Students demonstrate creative thinking, construct knowledge, and develop innovative products and processes using technology. Students:
a. apply existing knowledge to generate new ideas, products, or processes.
b. create original works as a means of personal or group expression.
c. use models and simulations to explore complex systems and issues.
2. Communication and Collaboration
Students use digital media and environments to communicate and work collaboratively, including at a distance, to support individual learning and contribute to the learning of others. Students:
b. communicate information and ideas effectively to multiple audiences using a variety of media and formats.
6. Technology Operations and Concepts
Students demonstrate a sound understanding of technology concepts, systems, and operations. Students:
a. understand and use technology systems.
b. select and use applications effectively and productively.
c. troubleshoot systems and applications.
d. transfer current knowledge to learning of new technologies.
(www..iste.org)
Materials Needed:
a. Use magnifiers such as microscopes or hand lenses to observe cells and their structure.
b. Identify parts of a plant cell (membrane, wall, cytoplasm, nucleus, chloroplasts) and of an animal cell (membrane, cytoplasm, and nucleus) and determine the function of the parts.
c. Explain how cells in multi-celled organisms are similar and different in structure and
function to single-celled organisms.
(taken from Georgia Department of Education, Kathy Cox, State Superintendent of Schools)
Technology:
National Standards (NETS):
1. Creativity and Innovation
Students demonstrate creative thinking, construct knowledge, and develop innovative products and processes using technology. Students:
a. apply existing knowledge to generate new ideas, products, or processes.
b. create original works as a means of personal or group expression.
c. use models and simulations to explore complex systems and issues.
2. Communication and Collaboration
Students use digital media and environments to communicate and work collaboratively, including at a distance, to support individual learning and contribute to the learning of others. Students:
b. communicate information and ideas effectively to multiple audiences using a variety of media and formats.
6. Technology Operations and Concepts
Students demonstrate a sound understanding of technology concepts, systems, and operations. Students:
a. understand and use technology systems.
b. select and use applications effectively and productively.
c. troubleshoot systems and applications.
d. transfer current knowledge to learning of new technologies.
(www..iste.org)
Materials Needed:
- Computer access with internet capability for each student with printing capability, or printed copies of documents needed.
- Colored pencils or crayons.
- Microscopes with plant and animal cell slides.
- Boxes, clay, Styrofoam balls, yarn, string, beads, glue, construction paper etc. Materials needed for 3-D cell models.
- Picture of plant or animal cell for students to view for conclusion.
Differentiation:
This WebQuest can be used with flexible grouping arrangements. It has been designed for partners; however, it is easily adapted to groups. The online textbook provides read to options, and the individual pages have audio files for those that require the instructions to be read to them.
Credits:
Downloads adapted from those found at http://www.northcanton.sparcc.org/~hck/cgi-bin/wq_student_page.pl?id=dml2nc&wq=1.
Images and websites found through Google search.
SchoolTube
ISTE
GA DOE
Downloads adapted from those found at http://www.northcanton.sparcc.org/~hck/cgi-bin/wq_student_page.pl?id=dml2nc&wq=1.
Images and websites found through Google search.
SchoolTube
ISTE
GA DOE