Survey
* Your assessment is very important for improving the workof artificial intelligence, which forms the content of this project
* Your assessment is very important for improving the workof artificial intelligence, which forms the content of this project
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: 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