CELLS

How does the microscope allow us to see cells?
Start studying for a Moodle quiz on the parts of a microscope and their function for next Monday. Use this Quizlet to practice the parts and function of the microscope. [|Quizlet]
 * January 10-** An introduction to the microscope and it use. Complete the names and functions of the parts of a microscope on the Discover the Microscope handout.

Here is a Quizlet that shows images of a microscope and identifies them. [|Microscope images]

**January 12-** Rubrics for using a microscope and making a drawing using a microscope. Practical test on the microscope on Monday! We'll review the rubrics after you practice with the microscope and complete a drawing. 



What are cells? What are the different types of cells in our bodies?

 * January 18-** Microscope practical and drawing of cells. Here is a webquest to work on after you have finished your microscope practical and completed your drawing. Then find examples of "real" cells.



Look at the structure and function of the organelles in a cell.

What are the structures and functions of the organelles in plant and animal cells?

 * January 22-** Make a drawing and label a plant and an animal cell using your book or the internet.

[|Plant Cell Anatomy] [|Animal Cell anatomy]

Study for a quiz on January 31.
 * January 24-** Use this quizlet to study the cell organelles and their functions [|CAC Cell Organelles]

Pick the project that you will do for your summative assessment. The project is due on February 2.
Here are the project choices.

**January 24-** Video sheet

How do plants make their own food?
 [|Photosynthesis in Song]
 * January 31**

[|How plants grow from NOVA] A classic experiment and explanation of photosynthesis



Here are the Science Standards to set-up your e-portfolio. [|Link to Science Standards]

How do nutrients move into a cell and waste products move out of a cell?
**February 8-** Transport into and out of the cell

[|Transport Animation]

**Feb 12**- Animation about osmosis and some review questions [|Osmosis]

**February 14**- Observations on the egg-citing investigation of osmosis. Study for a Moodle quiz on Wednesday. Here is a study set. [|Quizlet] Make sure you understand the concepts and don't just memorize the definitions. Review by looking at the shared doc on Google, studying in your text, and doing the activities in class.