Tuesday/Wednesday, February 12/13, 2008
Chapter 2, Section 1
California State Standards:
7.1 All living organisms are composed of cells, from just one to many trillions, whose details usually are visible only through a microscope.
Key Terms: Define using Cornell Notes method
- cell
- cell theory
- unicellular
- multicellular
- tissue
- organ
- organ system
Key Concepts: Use Cornell Notes
- What are cells?
- How did the invention of the microscope contribute to knowledge about living things?
- What is the cell theory?
- How are the cells of multicellular organisms organized?
Reading Checkpoints: textbook pages 81, 83, 85 Use Cornell notes
- What are some functions that cells perform in livng things?
- Which type of microscope--simple or compound--did Leeuwenhoek make and use?
- What is an organ?
Listen to audio: An Overview of Cells. http://www.pearsonsuccessnet.com/. Use a student log-in and click on An Overview of Cells audio. Re-play several times to allow students to take Cornell notes from the audio.
Poser ?: Where do the cells of the caterpillar and leaf come from? (3 points)
Poser ?: What exactly is the difference between a unicelluar oraganism and a multicellular organism?
Pose ?: What is the relationship of cells-tissues-organs-organ systems.
Thursday/Friday, February 14/15, 2008
NOTE: Bring in one egg per working group of four. This is due by Thursday/Friday next week Feb 21/22, 2008.
Test Re-take for all "F" grades and optional re-take test for those wishing to raise their grades.
Everyone: Chapter 3, Section 1 page 85--Assessment. Be sure to include the vocabulary skill. 2 points per questions. Total: 26 points
Vote on the best Blog Question answer!
Discovering Cells worksheet.
Extra Credit: If a computer is open in class or if you are your own computer: Goto to the following web address-- http://www.scilinks.org Sign-in as a guest and then enter the following code: scn-0311. This is a very slow response web site, be prepared to wait a few seconds. You have your choice of 11 different web sites. Choose one and do the following:
- Explain what the web site covers. Go into some depth.
- How does the information relate to our classroom study of the cell? Be specific.
- Give your recommendation based on a 5 star scale--1- too hard to understand up to a 5- easy to understand and it has a lot of information that we can use. Justify your rating.
Total points: 15 to 30 based how well you meet the 3 requirements. 5-10 points available per item. How you present this to me/the class is entirely up to you.
For next week:
Chapter 3, Section 2: Looking inside cells.
Class Activity available for all students that have passed the test and have NO missing work.
