Animal vs. Plant Cells
As you enter into the world of cells, there is much to discover, mostly on a microscopic level that is. This weeks lessons are designed to show you how the cells function and what makes up each cell.
Organization and Development of Living Organisms
Book: Essentials of Cell Biology (Unit 1.1 / Unit 3.5)
http://www.nature.com/scitable/ebooks/essentials-of-cell-biology-14749010
Introduction: Today we are going to dive into the world of cells. We’re going to start off by defining some major components of cell biology. Then, we will further dissect each topic to gain a better understanding of cells as they relate to topics such as animals, plants, and even you!
Step one: Define major components of cell biology with the class, as a group activity.
Defining terms:
Three main components of any cell (prokaryotic/eukaryotic):
1. Plasma membrane: Defines the boundary of the cell.
2. Cytoplasm: Semi-fluid contents of the cell, includes ribosomes.
3. DNA: contains the cell’s genetic information.
Prokaryotic Cell: A cell that is lacking a true nucleus that is bound by a membrane. They are simplistic forms of life that make up bacteria and archaea.
Eukaryotic Cell: A cell that has a true membrane-bound nucleus along with membrane- bound organelles. They are more complex forms of life than prokaryotic cells and make up all protists, fungi, plants, and animals.
Step two: Assign students into groups of four or five. Instruct them to take turns reading unit 1.1 and 3.5.
Step three: Have the class come together as a whole group and hold a group discussion about the reading to answer any questions the students may have.
Step four: Hand out worksheets and have the students work individually to complete them. Go over the answers next class as a review to the topic.
Worksheets:
Organization and Development of Living Organisms
Book: Essentials of Cell Biology (Unit 1.1 / Unit 3.5)
http://www.nature.com/scitable/ebooks/essentials-of-cell-biology-14749010
Introduction: Today we are going to dive into the world of cells. We’re going to start off by defining some major components of cell biology. Then, we will further dissect each topic to gain a better understanding of cells as they relate to topics such as animals, plants, and even you!
Step one: Define major components of cell biology with the class, as a group activity.
Defining terms:
Three main components of any cell (prokaryotic/eukaryotic):
1. Plasma membrane: Defines the boundary of the cell.
2. Cytoplasm: Semi-fluid contents of the cell, includes ribosomes.
3. DNA: contains the cell’s genetic information.
Prokaryotic Cell: A cell that is lacking a true nucleus that is bound by a membrane. They are simplistic forms of life that make up bacteria and archaea.
Eukaryotic Cell: A cell that has a true membrane-bound nucleus along with membrane- bound organelles. They are more complex forms of life than prokaryotic cells and make up all protists, fungi, plants, and animals.
Step two: Assign students into groups of four or five. Instruct them to take turns reading unit 1.1 and 3.5.
Step three: Have the class come together as a whole group and hold a group discussion about the reading to answer any questions the students may have.
Step four: Hand out worksheets and have the students work individually to complete them. Go over the answers next class as a review to the topic.
Worksheets:
Name: ____________________ Date: ______________
Use the word bank to place the organelles of cells into a column: Plant cell, Animal cell, or both.
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Word Bank
Plasma membrane Nucleus Golgi apparatus Ribosomes Lysosomes Chloroplast Mitochondria
Cytoplasm Large, central vacuole cell walls Endoplasmic Reticulum Peroxisomes
Plant Cell Animal Cell Both
Answers: Plant cell (chloroplast, cell walls, large central vacuole, peroxisomes, cytoplasm, nucleus, plasma membrane, ER, Golgi apparatus, ribosomes, Mitochondria) Animal cell (lysosomes, peroxisomes, cytoplasm, nucleus, plasma membrane, ER, Golgi apparatus, ribosomes, Mitochondria) Both (peroxisomes, cytoplasm, nucleus, plasma membrane, ER, Golgi apparatus, ribosomes, Mitochondria).
Match the organelle with the correct function.
Ribosomes Provides support and protection to cell organelles.
Endoplasmic reticulum Carries materials through the cell and aids in the production of proteins
Golgi apparatus Constructs proteins
Cell walls Contains the heredity material of the cell
Cytoplasm Utilizes the sun’s energy to produce sugar for plants
Lysosomes Breaks down large food molecules into smaller ones and digests old cell parts: Intracellular digestion
Peroxisomes Breaks down sugar molecules to produce ATP (energy)
Chloroplast Support, protects, allows diffusion to occur
Nucleus Controls what enters and exits the cell
Mitochondria Stores food and water
Large central vacuole Receives, packages, and distributes proteins and lipids
Plasma membrane Oxidation of molecules
Answers:
Ribosomes = constructs proteins.
Endoplasmic reticulum = carries materials through the cell/aids in making proteins.
Golgi apparatus = Receives, packages, and distributes proteins and lipids.
Cell walls = support, protects, and allows for diffusion to occur.
Cytoplasm = Provides support and protection to cell organelles.
Lysosomes = Breaks down large food molecules into smaller ones and digests old cell parts: Intracellular digestion.
Peroxisomes = Oxidation of molecules.
Chloroplast = Utilizes the sun’s energy to produce sugar for plants.
Nucleus = Contains the heredity material of the cell.
Mitochondria = Breaks down sugar molecules to produce ATP (energy).
Large, central vacuole = stores food and water.
Plasma membrane = Controls what enters and exits the cell.
Conclusion: Through completing this lesson plan students will gain an understanding into the world of cells. Students will acquire a lot of new information through this lesson. This is why the lesson plan was mixed with learning styles. At the beginning of the lesson, the teacher is lecturing the students on some key components of cell biology (teacher-centered learning). After the mini lecture, students get into groups and read more in depth on cells, their organelles, and the differences and similarities of plants and animal cells (student-centered). The class comes together to have a large group discussion about the reading (student-centered).
Assistive Technology: If students that are visually impaired are having trouble reading the E book a screen magnifier tool can be used to enlarge the text on the page. Joysticks can be used instead of a computer mouse for students that struggle with their fine motor skills. If students better retain information when it is read to them, a screen reader software could be used to have the material read to the student aloud.
Additional E-books:
http://www.dedicatedteacher.com/cells-learning-about-science-for-grades-4-12-mark-twain-media-ebook/carson-dellosa-publishing/CSD404050EB/pd/
http://www.rempub.com/ebooks-category/all-about-cells-student-learning-guide-ebook
http://www.freebookcentre.net/biology-books-download/Structure-and-Function-of-Major-Cell-Components.html
http://www.freebookcentre.net/biology-books-download/Cells-and-Cell-Function.html
http://www.freebookcentre.net/biology-books-download/Essentials-of-Cell-Biology.html
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Use the word bank to place the organelles of cells into a column: Plant cell, Animal cell, or both.
**Internet Safety Reminder**: While using the EBook, do not click on any advertisements as they can distract you as well as cause harm to computer. Do not give any personal information on ANY website.
Word Bank
Plasma membrane Nucleus Golgi apparatus Ribosomes Lysosomes Chloroplast Mitochondria
Cytoplasm Large, central vacuole cell walls Endoplasmic Reticulum Peroxisomes
Plant Cell Animal Cell Both
Answers: Plant cell (chloroplast, cell walls, large central vacuole, peroxisomes, cytoplasm, nucleus, plasma membrane, ER, Golgi apparatus, ribosomes, Mitochondria) Animal cell (lysosomes, peroxisomes, cytoplasm, nucleus, plasma membrane, ER, Golgi apparatus, ribosomes, Mitochondria) Both (peroxisomes, cytoplasm, nucleus, plasma membrane, ER, Golgi apparatus, ribosomes, Mitochondria).
Match the organelle with the correct function.
Ribosomes Provides support and protection to cell organelles.
Endoplasmic reticulum Carries materials through the cell and aids in the production of proteins
Golgi apparatus Constructs proteins
Cell walls Contains the heredity material of the cell
Cytoplasm Utilizes the sun’s energy to produce sugar for plants
Lysosomes Breaks down large food molecules into smaller ones and digests old cell parts: Intracellular digestion
Peroxisomes Breaks down sugar molecules to produce ATP (energy)
Chloroplast Support, protects, allows diffusion to occur
Nucleus Controls what enters and exits the cell
Mitochondria Stores food and water
Large central vacuole Receives, packages, and distributes proteins and lipids
Plasma membrane Oxidation of molecules
Answers:
Ribosomes = constructs proteins.
Endoplasmic reticulum = carries materials through the cell/aids in making proteins.
Golgi apparatus = Receives, packages, and distributes proteins and lipids.
Cell walls = support, protects, and allows for diffusion to occur.
Cytoplasm = Provides support and protection to cell organelles.
Lysosomes = Breaks down large food molecules into smaller ones and digests old cell parts: Intracellular digestion.
Peroxisomes = Oxidation of molecules.
Chloroplast = Utilizes the sun’s energy to produce sugar for plants.
Nucleus = Contains the heredity material of the cell.
Mitochondria = Breaks down sugar molecules to produce ATP (energy).
Large, central vacuole = stores food and water.
Plasma membrane = Controls what enters and exits the cell.
Conclusion: Through completing this lesson plan students will gain an understanding into the world of cells. Students will acquire a lot of new information through this lesson. This is why the lesson plan was mixed with learning styles. At the beginning of the lesson, the teacher is lecturing the students on some key components of cell biology (teacher-centered learning). After the mini lecture, students get into groups and read more in depth on cells, their organelles, and the differences and similarities of plants and animal cells (student-centered). The class comes together to have a large group discussion about the reading (student-centered).
Assistive Technology: If students that are visually impaired are having trouble reading the E book a screen magnifier tool can be used to enlarge the text on the page. Joysticks can be used instead of a computer mouse for students that struggle with their fine motor skills. If students better retain information when it is read to them, a screen reader software could be used to have the material read to the student aloud.
Additional E-books:
http://www.dedicatedteacher.com/cells-learning-about-science-for-grades-4-12-mark-twain-media-ebook/carson-dellosa-publishing/CSD404050EB/pd/
http://www.rempub.com/ebooks-category/all-about-cells-student-learning-guide-ebook
http://www.freebookcentre.net/biology-books-download/Structure-and-Function-of-Major-Cell-Components.html
http://www.freebookcentre.net/biology-books-download/Cells-and-Cell-Function.html
http://www.freebookcentre.net/biology-books-download/Essentials-of-Cell-Biology.html
Copyright statement: © 2015 Celldigitalbox.com for Education Use Only.