Cells and Microorganisms (Unit 4)

S5L3. Obtain, evaluate, and communicate information to compare and contrast the parts of plant and animal cells.

a. Gather evidence by utilizing technology tools to support a claim that plants and animals are comprised of cells too small to be seen without magnification.

b. Develop a model to identify and label parts of a plant cell (membrane, wall, cytoplasm, nucleus, chloroplasts) and of an animal cell (membrane, cytoplasm, and nucleus).

c. Construct an explanation that differentiates between the structure of plant and animal cells.

S5L4. Obtain, evaluate and communicate information about how microorganisms benefit or harm larger organisms.

a. Construct an argument using scientific evidence to support a claim that microorganisms are beneficial

b. Construct an argument using scientific evidence to support a claim that microorganisms are harmful.

Micro-organisms Cells newsletter

Cool Cell Songs

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-zafJKbMPA8

Who's our favorite guy???

That's right! Science without Bill Nye the Science Guy is like a day without sunshine!
Be sure to watch the entire video!

The Cell: An Image Library™ is a freely accessible, easy-to-search, public repository of reviewed and annotated images, videos, and animations of cells from a variety of organisms, showcasing cell architecture, intracellular functionalities, and both normal and abnormal processes. The purpose of this database is to advance research, education, and training, with the ultimate goal of improving human health.

http://www.cellimagelibrary.org/

You HAVE to check this out! Use the horizontal slide bar just below the image to learn about cell size and scale!!!

http://learn.genetics.utah.edu/content/cells/scale/

Welcome to "Excell" At Cells. We think that cells are "excellent". We hope that when you are through with this site you will be a cell "cellebrity". There are fun experiments along with facts to make your brain cells "excell." We hope you enjoy this site so much that you'll want to "cellebrate."

http://library.thinkquest.org/5420/

I LOVED using these amazing tutorials and looking at animal, plant and bacteria cells. Use the interactive tutorials BEFORE you play the game or take the quiz...
http://www.sheppardsoftware.com/health/anatomy/cell/index.htm

http://www.sheppardsoftware.com/health/anatomy/cell/index.htm

FABULOUS
Cell Interactive Animations.
be sure to look at all of these....
http://www.cellsalive.com/cells/cell_model.htm

Last! Are you ready for a quiz to see how much you have learned so far?
http://www.glencoe.com/qe/science.php?qi=258

CellCraft is a state of the art game that invites students to delve into the world of the cell, learning about how a cell functions while helping it survive in hostile environments. The student will gain an understanding of important molecules such as glucose and ATP, as well as a variety of cellular organelles, while going through an entertaining story guided by Platypus scientists in need of help. The game encourages students to balance resources and grow a robust cell in order to fight off cold, starvation, and viruses. Can you use your cellular knowledge to grow a super cell and save the Platypus species? Find out by mastering the art of CELLCRAFT!
http://www.carolina.com/teacher-resources/Interactive/online-game-cell-structure-cellcraft-biology/tr11062.tr

SHRINKY DINK CELLS - HOMEMADE!
Check out this link for how to make these cool cells from recycled materials at home. REMEMBER TO HOLE PUNCH BEFORE YOU SHRINK THESE! Use recycled salad boxes made of #6 plastic. ALSO - trace the cool cells in your ISN!

http://www.education.com/activity/article/Shrinky_Dink_Science_middle/