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Subject: Biology – Cells
Grade Level: 10
Instructor: Patrick Hogan
Date: 22 October 2013
Ohio Academic Content Standards
1. Grade 10, Life Sciences, indicator 2
a. Compare the structure, function and interrelatedness of cell organelles in
eukaryotic cells (e.g. nucleus, chromosome, mitochondria, cell membrane, cell
wall, chloroplasts, cilia, flagella) and prokaryotic cells.
2. Grade 10, Life Sciences, indicator 3
a. Explain the characteristics of life as indicated by cellular processes including
i. Homeostasis
ii. Energy transfers and transformation
iii. Transportation of molecules
iv. Disposal of wastes
v. Synthesis of new molecules
Learning Objectives:
At the conclusion of this lesson, students will be able to:
Identify the organelles found in Eukaryotic cells
Explain and Describe the functions of those organelles.
Be able to recognize the functions and apply that knowledge to real world ‘city’ idea.
Anticipatory Set:
When students come in spend first 5-8 minutes reviewing the parts of the cell, allowing for
students to demonstrate they are understand the functions of each part of the cell.
Instructional Strategies & Learning Tasks: Day 2 of Cell as a City
1. After the oral review of the cell and cell theory, students will get back into their groups.
2. Students should continue to brainstorm ideas for their cell analogy. The educator should
go around to each group to make sure the students are on the correct path.
3. As students finalize their ideas, the educator should check before the students move on
(allow to rid any misconceptions in the project early).
4. Students will come up with 9 analogous parts of their ‘city’ to match the 9 organelles
listed on the back page of the worksheet.
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5. Once they have matched the parts to the organelles they have to explain why that feature
represents that organelle (their analogy must match the function of the organelle and
explain why).
6. Students will then begin drawing their analogy.
Resources and Materials:
1. Coloring utensils
2. Cell as a city template
Accommodations for Special Learners:
1. Special attention given to groups with IEP and struggling readers (discussions and
encouragement to make sure they are continuing to progress).
Informal and Formal Assessment:
1. Informal Assessment: Listening to peer collaboration to make sure knowledge is being
applied correctly to their analogies.
2. Formal Assessment: Work being done by students, drawings and filling in functions.