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Unit 3-B: Cell
structure & function
by S. Henderson
(adapted from the work of Niki Walker, Twin Falls H.S.)
Manzano H.S.
October 2004
1. Correctly use a microscope,
2. Identify the main ideas of the cell theory,
3. Compare and contrast the structures and functions
of prokaryotes with eukaryotes, and
4. Compare and contrast plant and animal cells.
ASSIGNMENT LIST: You may turn in work that adds up to 100 points,
not including what is required. Make sure to turn in all the work
for this unit by the due date listed above.
REQUIRED OF EVERYONE:
_____ “e” Lab – Microscope
20 pts
_____ Test #6: Cell Structure & Function
{Separate grade – 30 pts}
"C" LEVEL WORK: 65 points
max (55 pts. min)
_____ Listen to lecture and take notes. Day 1 2
3 5 pts/day
_____ Watch video(s) on cells and take notes. 5
pts/video
_____ Do the Section Review questions for Ch.
8. 10 pts/Review
_____ Rewrite Section Objectives as questions and answer
them. 2 pts/Objective
_____ Do any 2 Workbook pages for Chapter 8. 5
pts/Page
_____ Properly label a Cell Diagram worksheet.
5 pts
_____ Build an edible 3-D model of a eukaryotic cell.
Include all parts and a key. 10 pts
_____ Make a concept map with all key terms from each
chapter. 10 pts
_____ Make flashcards for all key terms & learn them. I’ll
randomly choose 10 and quiz you. You’ll get one point for every
one you get right. 10 pts
_____ Write a song that summarizes the chapter. Perform it
for at least 2 people. 10 pts
_____ Make a board game about organelles. Make sure it has
clear-cut rules and a playing surface. 10 pts
_____ Write an original story that involves cell organelles as
characters. 10 pts
_____ Make a crossword puzzle using any 20 vocabulary
words. Exchange with a buddy. 10 pts
_____ Compare and contrast the structure of plant v. animal cells
in a neat poster. 10 pts
_____ LAB: Compare different cell types by preparing wet mounts
of 4 kinds of cells (cork, Elodea, cheek cells, and algae). Make
colored drawings of what you see. Label all identifiable parts.
20 pts
_____ Create an ad campaign for one organelle we studied.
Assume that you are trying to sell it to aliens who visit Earth.
Why do they need it? Why is it the best organelle to have?
Pitch your campaign to 3 or more people. You may wish to consider
having a slogan and visuals. 20 pts
_____ In a group write a play that consists of at least 6
organelles in their day-to-day activities within a cell. Perform
your play for an audience of 5 or morepeople. It may be performed
for the class. 20 pts
"A" LEVEL WORK: Choose
only one assignment, worth 25 pts.
_____ Imagine that you work for the Unemployment Office or a
“headhunter” agency as an employment consultant. One of the
scientists who contributed to modern cell theory is out of work
and needs some help writing his resume. It is your job to help
him do this so that he can find a job. (Before starting, do some
research on this scientist’s achievements and on resume
writing.) 25 pts
_____ Do cells need a nucleus to function? In a 250-word
paper, explain how cells without a membrane-bound nucleus are able to
survive. Cite at least 3 examples. 25 pts
_____ Should doctors and scientists be able to use body tissues
from patients for research purposes? Should the patient (or
the patient’s family) receive some kind of monetary compensation?
Do some research and give 1 example of a patient who has contributed to
research in this way. Was he/she compensated?
25 pts
GRADING SCALE:
A
B
C D
F
90-100 pts 80-89 pts 69-79
pts 58-68 pts 0-57 pts
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