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Unit 3: The Basis of Life (Covering Chapters 8 through 11)
11/19 - 2/15
SP.1.1 Scientific Questions: Students recognize, formulate,
justify, and revise scientific questions that can be
addressed by science in order to construct explanations.
LS.2.2 Cell Structure: Students understand that cells have
internal structures that carry out specialized life functions,
and that these internal structures vary depending on a
cell’s function.
LS.3.2 Interactions of Living Systems: Students understand
that organisms in all ecosystems interact with and depend
on each other, and that organisms with similar needs
compete for limited resources.
What are the characteristics of a living organism?
How are living things classified and why is it important?
What are the similarities and differences between human
and plant cells?
Why might it be difficult to treat a virus or a viral disease?
Describe the processes that a cell undergoes to ensure its
survival.
Binomial
Nomenclature
Cell Wall
Describe the processes used by cells and organisms to
reproduce.
Vocabulary
Cell
Cell Membrane
Cell Theory
Chloroplast
Cytoplasm
Genus
Kingdom
Organelle
Ribosome
Organic Compound
Golgi Body
Mitochondrion
Organism
Tissue
Enzyme
Active Transport
Endocytosis
Cellular Respiration
Asexual
reproduction
Diffusion
Exocytosis
Fermentation
Sexual
reproduction
Homeostasis
Nucleus
Organ System
Virus
Inorganic
Compound
Equilibrium
Metabolism
Mitosis
Sperm
Endoplasmic
Reticulum
Host Cell
Organ
Phylogeny
Mixture
Passive Transport
Osmosis
Photosynthesis
Chromosome
Egg
Fertilization
Meiosis
Mutation
Hybrid
Genotype
Zygote
DNA
Heredity
Dominant
Phenotype
Diploid
Gene
Allele
Recessive
Homozygous
Haploid
RNA
Genetics
Punnett Square
Heterozygous
Performance Assessment
Performance Assessment for Unit 3:
Cell Membrane Project
Directions: To make a 3-D model of the cell and cell membrane using
common everyday materials.
A model of an animal or plant cell will be made, labeled with the following organelles
(where appropriate):
Cell Membrane
Cytoplasm
Lysosome
Nucleus
Microtubules
Marker Protein
Cell Wall
Nucleolus
Channel Protein
Nuclear Envelope
Mitochondria
Vacuole
Golgi Body
Ribosome
Microfilaments
Chloroplast
Receptor Protein
Phospholipids
Centriole
(Rough) Endoplasmic Reticulum
Labeling: The cell type (plant or animal) should be labeled. All cell organelles and parts
of the cell membrane should also be labeled. Identification of organelles should be
done using flags made of toothpicks stuck in the appropriate organelle. The name of
the structure can be written on the flag or a number can be used which corresponds to
a key of the structures.
Function Key: You must include a key for your model. The organelles should be listed
and identified by the flags on your model. You should also include a brief explanation
of the function of each organelle in your key.
Cross Section of Cell Membrane: A second, smaller model of a cross section of a cell
membrane will be made. You must show the phospholipid bilayer and the three types
of cellular proteins. Be sure to label these and include them on your function key.
Suggestions for Getting Started:
Decide if you want to make an animal or plant cell for your model. Think of materials
that would best represent the different organelles. Make a key of the organelles and
their functions before you make the model. Materials used to represent organelles
may include anything. Suggestions are to use what you have at home. Do not make
this into an expensive project! Examples you could use would be wood, buttons, yarn,
thread, food, (noodles, vegetables, etc) candy, plastic, paper, Styrofoam, etc.
Grading:
Points Possible
Correctly labeling organelles
32
Function key of organelles
32
Correct model of the cell membrane
8
Correctly indicating plant or animal cell
3
Total Points:
75