Parts+of+a+Cell

**7th Grade Science**  **TOPIC: Parts of a Cell** **STANDARDS:**  Standard 3 -Students will understand that the organs in an organism are made of cells that have structures and perform specific life functions.  Objective 1- Observe and describe cellular structures and functions. **OVERVIEW: ** We have already discussed and explored the definition of cells and the Cell Theory. We know and understand that all living things are made up of cells. We also know that new cells are formed from other existing cells, and that the cell is a fundamental unit of structure, function and organization in all living organisms. We are now furthering our understanding of cells by studying the different parts of a cell and the specific jobs that each structure performs. Specifically you will be using bubbl.us to brainstorm what you already know. You will then create a Glog that provides information on the different parts of a cell and their functions, Voicethread to make a podcast, and Testmoz to create a quiz for your classmates to take. Class lectures, discussions, and other activities will be incorporated into the lessons to increase the students’ knowledge on this specific topic.    ** STEP 1: BRAINSTORMING: **  Create a brainstorming web using bubbl.us   that displays the different parts of a cell and thier functions. List as many structures that you can think of. You may use the internet to help you. We have already briefly discussed a few.You must have at least 6 parts. You may selected a plant or animal cell. Here is an example: bubbl.us example

**STEP 2: ACTIVITY #1**: Glog  Create a Glog that educates others on the different parts of a cell. <span style="font-family: trebuchet ms,sans-serif;">Put the title at the top, and pick either a plant or animal cell. Search for a picture of your cell that displays the different structures. Write one fact about 6 or more of the structures. Find a video that educates others on the different parts of a cell. Include a link to a website that helps educate others on the different parts of a cell. Here is an example of a plant cell:Parts of a Plant Cell Glog

<span style="font-family: trebuchet ms,sans-serif;">**STEP 3: ACTIVITY #2**: Podcast/Voicethread <span style="font-family: trebuchet ms,sans-serif;"> Create a podcast using Voicethread that describe the appearance and function of the major components of a cell, including: cell membrane, cytoplasm, and the following membrane-bound organelles: nucleus, rough and smooth endoplasmic reticulum, mitochondria, chloroplast, and vacuole. Also <span style="font-family: trebuchet ms,sans-serif;"> describe the appearance and function of some subcellular structures, including ribosomes. <span style="font-family: trebuchet ms,sans-serif;"> Here are the steps: <span style="font-family: trebuchet ms,sans-serif;"> 1. Choose a picture and/or pictures that display the different parts of a cell. Must display at least 6 parts listed above. <span style="font-family: trebuchet ms,sans-serif;"> 2. Upload the picture and/or pictures onto Voicethread. <span style="font-family: trebuchet ms,sans-serif;"> 3. Record yourselves talking about the functions of each structure and highlight the part as you talk about them. Must discuss at least 6 parts. <span style="font-family: trebuchet ms,sans-serif;"> Here is an example: Plant Cell VoiceThread

<span style="font-family: trebuchet ms,sans-serif;">**STEP 4: ACTIVITY #3//://** Testmoz <span style="font-family: trebuchet ms,sans-serif;"> Create a quiz with Testmoz for the class to take on the different parts of a cell and their functions. You must have at least ten questions. Here is an example of a quiz:Parts of a Cell Quiz <span style="font-family: trebuchet ms,sans-serif;"> <span style="font-family: trebuchet ms,sans-serif;">**STEP 5: PUBLISHING**:Class blog <span style="font-family: trebuchet ms,sans-serif;"> Once you have completed all the above assignments, post them onto our Class Blog. <span style="font-family: trebuchet ms,sans-serif;">**GRADING**: Learning Unit 1 Rubrics