Week 3: 08/24-08/28
This week we begin a new unit on Cells. We will be taking a test on Monday to assess how much you have learned from the first two weeks of school. Wednesday is an early release day for students so class time is only 28 min! Expect to participate in microscope labs and one of the BEST projects of the year: the Incredible Edible Cell!
Week 4: Cells
Standards: S7CS4, S7L2a, S7L2b, S7L2c
IB Connections: Human Ingenuity; Health & Social Education; Approaches to Learning
Objectives:
- Tell what cells are
- Explain how the invention of the microscope contributed to scientists understanding of living things
- State the cell theory
- Describe how microscopes produce magnified images
- Identify the role of the cell wall and membrane in the cell
- Describe the functions of cell organelles
- Explain how cells are organized in many celled organisms
Higher Level Questioning:
- How does scientific development rely on our knowledge of cells?
- How are cells like building blocks?
Essential Questions:
- How do you explain the relationship between the structures and functions of cell organelles?
- Why is each part of the cell essential to survival?
Monday- Today, students will take a 35 question multiple choice test covering the scientific method, observation/inference, qualitative/quantitative observations, the different types of variables, characteristics of living things, needs of living things, and chemistry of life. All of this is covered on pages 1-20 in the INB
Homework for Monday- None
Tuesday- Students are going to work on their first “Vocabulary Dissection” for the new unit on Cells using the Basic Science Root Words worksheet, Unit Cells Root Words worksheet, and Unit Cells vocab and title page ppt. They will also create a unit page that explains the content and has pictures in regards to the new unit on Cells.
Homework for Tuesday- Finish vocabulary dissection & unit page
Wednesday- Students will complete a bellwork on the smallest unit of life. They will then work on a squirrel worksheet and notes on the Levels of Organization from cell to organism using a Levels of Organization Ppt. Remember, today is an early release day! 28 minute long classes!
Homework for Wednesday- finish squirrel organization worksheet
Thursday- Students will watch a brainpop on microscopes. They will then learn the function of each part of the microscope using the The Microscope worksheet and microscope parts ppt. At the end of class, they will take a group quiz on the brainpop microscope movie.
Homework for Thursday- study microscope parts and functions for quiz next Wednesday. Use microscope mania worksheet to help you study!
Friday- Students will be introduced to the cell by reviewing any organelles they think they may know inside of a cell. We will then color a plant and animal cell using a ANIMAL & PLANT CELL coloring key for our INBs and paste them inside when done.
Homework for Friday- Finish coloring cells using key and study microscope parts and functions for quiz next Wednesday.
