Learning Objective BIO.3 The student will investigate and
understand relationships between cell structure and function. Key concepts include: ● a) evidence supporting the cell theory; ● b) characteristics of prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells; ● c) similarities between the activities of the organelles in a single cell and a whole organism; ● d) the cell membrane model; ● e) the impact of surface area to volume ratio on cell division, material transport, and other life processes.
Pedagog Online Activity This is an asynchronous class that requires
y materials to be provided before the simulation. Additionally, the teacher will have a video lecture explaining cell structure and function prior to the student’s participation in the simulation. The simulation requires students to observe and learn about different cell structures in plants and animals.
The students will be directed to gizmos.com
and will create a free account. The simulation will take approximately 20 minutes. Students will click on different parts of the cell and learn about it’s purpose and function. As they are learning about the cell structure, they will be filling in a digital worksheet that has each cell structure as well room for the students to write an original definition of the function of that structure. When the students have completed the simulation, they will take a screenshot of both the plant and animal cells they have learned about. Additionally, they will submit a copy of their completed worksheet that contains their definitions.
The function of this simulation is to be used
to introduce the basics of cell structure and function. The simulation is a interactive and visual diagram of both plant and animal cells which contains descriptions for each structure. When students have completed the simulation and worksheet, they should have a general idea and recognition of cell structure and function. This simulation is a first glimpse into the unit.