Download Patti`ss Cellular Structures (5th)

Background: You have been learning about living things. Living things are made of
cells. Cells carry out all life processes. New cells come from existing cells. Cells are
too small to be seen with the eye alone. You can look and study cells using a
microscope. Plant cells and animal cells are similar, but they are different in shape
and in some of their parts. Plant cells tend to be rectangular, while animal cells ten to
be spherical, or even irregular. You have also learned that plant and animal cells have
essential structures and functions. Plant cells include the nucleus, cell wall, cell
membrane, vacuole, chloroplasts, and cytoplasm. Animal cells include the nucleus,
cell membrane, vacuole, and cytoplasm.
Challenge: You will use a digital microscope to study both plant and animal cells.
Then you will choose one to sketch. In your sketch, you will need to include the vital
structures in the cell. After you have completed your sketch, you will build a model of
the cell using various materials found in the Maker Space. You must include all major
structures in your cell. The final model should be neat, include diagram labels of
structures, and be accurate.
Criteria:
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Must be either a plant or an animal cell
Include all major structures
Includes labels of structures
Accurately diagram the cell
Fit on a piece of cardstock
Materials:
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Glue
Markers
Pipe cleaners
Glitter glue
Tissue paper
Glass beads
Pom poms
Other supplies as needed
Tools:
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Hot glue gun
Scissors
Patti Motley
Pattie Elementary School
2016
SCI 5.5 TSW investigate and understand that organisms are made of one or more cells and have
distinguishing characteristics that play a vital role in the organism’s ability to survive and thrive in its
environment.
1) Use the microscope to observe plant and animal cells. Choose either a plant or
animal slide and sketch the visible structures in the box below.
2) Use your sketch to build a model of the cell using the provided materials. Use a
sheet of white cardstock for your model.
SCI 5.5 TSW investigate and understand that organisms are made of one or more cells and have
distinguishing characteristics that play a vital role in the organism’s ability to survive and thrive in its
environment.