7.1.spi.1- recognize basic structures that most cells share (i.e., nucleus, cytoplasm, cell membrane, cell wall, ribosome, mitochondria, chloroplast, vacuole, lysosome). 7.1.spi.2 - identify major cell organelles and their functions. At Level 2, the student is able to: 7.1.spi.3 - distinguish between plant and animal cells.

Monday – TSW work in cooperative learning groups to record notes for page 63 of the text in preparation for tomorrow’s group assignment. TTW demonstrate the importance of cells having a large surface to volume ratio and assign student groups for presentations on cell organelles.Homework: Review your class notes and read for your group assignment.

Tuesday – TSW work in cooperative learning groups to prepare a presentation on an assigned cell organelle.  TS will record project criteria in his or her agenda book.  TS should use creativity and make sure that the presentation is interesting.

Wednesday –TSW plan/prepare Cell Organelle Group Presentations. TTW review surface to volume ratio and the directed reading workbook pages for Chapter 3 Section 2.

Homework: Put the finishing touches on your Cell Organelle Group Presentation and complete the section review on page 75.

Thursday – TSW present Cell Organelle Group Presentations. Each group will have a maximum of 5 minutes to present.

Homework: Read textbook pages 70 –74.

Friday – Using a Venn Diagram, TTW contrast Prokaryotic and Eukaryotic Cells. TSW construct a graphic organizer that illustrates the 8 major cellular organelles and their functions.

Monday – TTW conduct a review of last Friday’s Chapter 2 Test (The Chemistry of Life). TSW share their job descriptions for the building blocks of cells (protein, carbohydrates, lipids, DNA and ATP. TSW complete a pre-assessment activity for Chapters 3 and 4.

Homework: Read Chapter 3 Section 1 (Organization of Life) in your textbook and complete Chapter 3 Section 1 in your red workbook.

Tuesday – TTW review the directed reading workbook pages for Chapter 3 Section1. Using a Venn Diagram, TTW lead students in determining the relationships among cells, tissues, organs, organ systems, populations, communities and ecosystems. TSW create a graphic organizer that constructs the hierarchy from cell to ecosystem.

Homework: Complete today’s graphic organizer assignment and study the hierarchy form cell to ecosystem.

Enrichment: Write a commercial or create a brochure that encourages cells to join an organ or organ system or to remain a single cell. For example, a single cell might have independence but lack the help it needs to do its work. A tissue provides a cell with helpers that have similar interests, but it requires cooperation and good “intercellular skills. Be creative and feel free to use humor. Also, make sure that your work is neat/legible.

Should you choose to write a commercial, be sure to check for spelling and grammar. If more than one person is speaking, be sure to identify the individual characters.

Should you choose to create a brochure, again, be sure to check for spelling and grammar and make sure that it is visually appealing.

Due Monday, September 18th.

Wednesday – TSW complete the section review on page 60. TTW preview Chapter 3 Section 2 with students and illustrate the importance of cells maintaining a small surface to volume ratio.

Homework: Complete the Chapter 3 Section 1 Section Review on page 60 (Organization of Life). Read Chapter 3 Section 2 in your textbook.

Thursday – TSW complete the Science Think Link Learning Assessment.
Friday – TTW review directed reading workbook pages for Chapter 3 Section 2. Using a Venn Diagram, TTW contrast Prokaryotic and Eukaryotic Cells.

Homework: Complete Chapter 3 Section 2 in your red workbook (The Discovery of Cells).

Content Standard: 1. 0 Cell Structure and Function

Monday – HOLIDAY

Tuesday – TSW work in cooperative learning groups to construct a concept map of carbohydrates, fats and proteins. TSW use the concept map to complete an assessment of how each food source is used by a cell.

Wednesday – TSW write a job description (in a classified ad format) for the cell’s basic chemical building blocks. The ad must describe the required job responsibilities and physical qualifications. Included should be a description of the expected workload by explaining whether the building block will have to work constantly or sporadically. Finally, the ad should indicate whether the building block will work independently or with other cell components.

Thursday – TSW complete a data graphing exercise that will facilitate student interpretation of bar and line graphs to answer questions and solve real world problems.

Friday – TSW demonstrate mastery of Chapter 2 Concepts through a written assessment.