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Introduction
All living things are made up of tiny building blocks of life called cells. This WebQuest
will help you identify the structures and their functions of animal and plant cells as well
as their similarities and differences so that you can build a model of a cell.
The Task
Your project will be to construct a three -dimensional model of a plant or animal cell
accompanied by a short report.
Resources
Visit each of these Web Sites to learn about cells and to get ideas for your project and
your report.
http://www.cellsalive.com/cells/cell_model.htm- Here you will find models of Plant
and Animal cells and descriptions of each of the parts of a cell.
http://www.biology4kids.com/ Here you will find illustrations and descriptions of both
animal and plant cells and their parts.
http://www.eurekascience.com/ICanDoThat/plant_cells.htm Let animated figures escort
you through information on the cell structures of these two cells.
http://www.eurekascience.com/ICanDoThat/animal_cells.htm Let animated figures
escort you through information on the cell structures of these two cells.
http://personal.tmlp.com/Jimr57/tour/cell/cell.htm Take a virtual tour of a cell to identify
its parts.
http://www.cellsalive.com/cells/plntcell.htm Click on either plant cell or animal cell in
the left hand margin to access more great images and descriptions of cell structures.
http://www.purchon.com/biology/cells.htm This is a good site to compare the differences
and similarities of these two cells.
http://library.thinkquest.org/12413/structures.html A visual tour inside the cell that
highlights each organelle.
The Process
1. Explore the websites listed under Resources. Complete the graphic organizer to help
you organize your thoughts and information. Also be sure to include labeled diagrams of
both animal and plant cells.
2. Research and write a short report that includes the following:
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the names of the cell structures and the descriptions of their functions.
information that explains the differences between animal and plant cells.
use the following vocabulary in the report: cell membrane, cell wall, nucleus,
cytoplasm, chloroplasts, mitochondria, chromosomes, and vacuoles.
3. Select either the plant or animal cell. Build a three-dimensional model of your cell
choice that includes all the proper structures. A master identification key must be
included.
Evaluation
Your webquest project is worth 100 points. The scoring chart below will be used for
evaluation.
Project Part
Graphic Organizer
Report
Three-dimensional model
Total Number of Points
Maximum Number of Points
40
40
20
100
Conclusion
When you finish this project you will feel comfortable using the Internet as a research
tool, competent in your cell knowledge, and successful using graphic organizers to
complete a long range assignment.
Project Due Date: December 2, 2008
Graphic Organizer
Name:
Date:
Use the graphic organizer below to prepare notes for your report.
Name of
Structure
Function in Cell
Found in Found
Animal
in Plant
Cell
Cell
Cell Diagrams
Draw and label your cell diagrams in the boxes below.
Animal Cell
Plant Cell