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Biology Unit 3 Learning Objectives
Cells/Science Content Objectives
3.1.1 Summarize the principles of the cell theory.
3.1.2 Differentiate between a prokaryotic and eukaryotic cell.
3.1.3 Identify the structure and function of the parts of a typical eukaryotic cell.
3.1.4 Compare and contrast structures of plant and animal cells.
3.1.5 Describe how a cell’s plasma membrane functions.
3.1.6 Identify the roles of proteins, carbohydrates, and cholesterol in the plasma membrane.
3.1.7 Explain the processes between diffusion, facilitated diffusion, and active transport.
3.1.8 Predict the effect of a hypotonic, hypertonic, or isotonic solution on a cell.
3.1.9 Discuss how large particles enter and exit cells.
3.1.10 Explain and predict why cells are relatively small with a particular shape by manipulating a model.
3.1.11 Identify the major source of energy for living things.
3.1.12 Explain the purpose of cell respiration and photosynthesis and the relationship between them.
3.1.13 Identify and describe the reactants and products of the cell respiration and photosynthesis
equations.
3.1.14 Explain how ATP stores and releases energy.
3.1.15 Summarize the stages of the cell cycle, mitosis phases, and the process of cytokinesis.
3.1.16 Explain how cancer relates to the cell cycle along with describing the causes, treatment and other
aspects of the disease.
3.1.17 Describe the role of apoptosis.
3.1.18 Describe the two types of stem cells and their potential use in the medical field. Also discuss the
disadvantages and issues surrounding their use.
College Readiness Skills Objectives
3.2.1 Create a model to illustrate the structures and functions of cell organelles.
20E.1 Select a simple hypothesis, prediction, or conclusion that is supported by a data presentation or
model.
24E.2 Identify key issues or assumptions in a model.
13I.1 Select a single piece of data (numerical or nonnumerical) from a simple data presentation.
16I.3 Find basic information in a brief body of text.
16I.4 Determine how the value of one variable changes as the value of another variable changes in a simple
data presentation.
20I.3 Translate information into a table, graph or diagram.
Biology Unit 3 Activities – Chapter 7, 8, & 9
Score
Activity
Discovery Channel Video
Virtual Cell
Cell Analogy
Lab #8 Plasmolysis of Elodea
Passive Transport and Tonicity
Lab #9 Observing Osmosis
Stem Cell Research Paper
Cell Size – Interactive Exploration
Photosynthesis and Cellular Respiration
Lab #10 Onion Root Mitosis
Cancer Research web quest
Lab #11 Modeling mitosis
Premature Aging
Text book review questions
Activities Total
Cellular structures and function test
Description
Introduction to cells and cellular structures
Online cell activity for learning cell components and
functions
Creative representation of cellular organelles
Comparing isotonic, hypertonic, and hypotonic solutions
Handout for reviewing passive transport and solutions
Using eggs to represent cells and subjecting them to
different concentrations of solutions
Write a short paper describing the pros and cons
behind stem cell research
Virtual lab exploring the effect of cell size and shape
Handout to help learn the basics of cellular energy
Using a simple microscope, explore the cell cycle
Explore cancer through Internet based research
Create models of cells going through cellular divison
Article and questions dealing with apoptosis
Section Assessments: p. 186 3-5; p. 190 1-5;
p. 200 1-5; pg. 207 #1-6, p. 221 1,3,4 p. 247 1,3,6 p.
252 1,4,5,7 p. 257 2-7
Chapter Assessments: p. 211-213 1-3,5,8,10-16,1927,29-32,34-39,41,42,44,45
Unit test covering all objectives, homework,
activities, labs, and lectures
*All answers should be written in logical statements or sentences, do not answer with a letter or single word.