Cell Webquest
Introduction
Cells, what are they? What do they do? What are they made of? How do they work? All of the answers to these questions and more await you as you begin your quest. Come along and learn about the very building blocks of all life.
Task
You will be asked to use the web to research what cells are and what cells are made of. You will complete conventional worksheets collecting data on each organelle (cell part). You will also need to complete a detailed, colored drawing or model of either a plant or animal cell. The final task will include you producing one or two slides using PowerPoint to aid in a group presentation of cell organelles. A specific organelle will be assigned to you.
Process
1. Use the websites provided to complete the handouts that will guide you in your study of the cell.
Websites: 1. What is a Cell?
2. Levels of Organization.
3. Cell Organelles.
Websites: 1. What is a Cell?
2. Levels of Organization.
3. Cell Organelles.
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2.On a piece of computer paper, create a detailed diagram of either a plant or animal cell.
Example 1 Example 2 Example 3
Interactive Plant Cell
Interactive Animal Cell
3.Using the information gathered as well as more information you research, create one or two slides using Google Docs Presentation on your assigned organelle. Your slides will be part of your group presentation on the cell.
Resources
The following sites can help you find additional information about your assigned organelle.
Cells Alive
Biology4Kids
The Virtual Cell
Cellular Organelles
Typical Animal and Plant Cells
Inside a Cell
Cellular Organization
Example 1 Example 2 Example 3
Interactive Plant Cell
Interactive Animal Cell
3.Using the information gathered as well as more information you research, create one or two slides using Google Docs Presentation on your assigned organelle. Your slides will be part of your group presentation on the cell.
Resources
The following sites can help you find additional information about your assigned organelle.
Cells Alive
Biology4Kids
The Virtual Cell
Cellular Organelles
Typical Animal and Plant Cells
Inside a Cell
Cellular Organization
Evaluation
You will be evaluated in several ways. Handouts will be graded conventionally and assigned a letter grade. Both the drawing and PowerPoint presentation will be evaluated using rubrics. The test online will be a test similar to those taken in class previously and will be assigned a letter grade based on the number of correct responses.
Rubric for Cell Diagram
Rubric for Cell Presentation
Rubric for Cell Diagram
Rubric for Cell Presentation
Conclusion
Cells are the very building blocks of life. You have now learned how all living things depend on cells to perform important tasks that keep living things functioning properly. You now have a good base of knowledge to build upon as you study this topic further in future grades.
Extra Credit!!!!
Create a cell model at home using food. Be as creative as you want with all your materials. All models should be labeled properly.
Example 1 Example 2
Example 1 Example 2
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