Parts of the Cell: Organelles

During the WebQuest, I will:

Ensure that all students are staying on task and moving on to each step. I will check that each student is participating in the small group. I will check that each student has chosen a role as one of the cell organelles and that the Google Doc has been shared with me.

Standards

This lesson hits upon the following NYS 9-12 standards:

1.2a Important levels of organization for structure and function include organelles,
cells, tissues, organs, organ systems, and whole organisms.

1.2c The components of the human body, from organ systems to cell organelles, interact
to maintain a balanced internal environment. To successfully accomplish this, organisms
possess a diversity of control mechanisms that detect deviations and make corrective
actions.

1.2f Cells have particular structures that perform specific jobs. These structures perform
the actual work of the cell. Just as systems are coordinated and work together, cell
parts must also be coordinated and work together.


1.2g Each cell is covered by a membrane that performs a number of important functions
for the cell. These include: separation from its outside environment, controlling
which molecules enter and leave the cell, and recognition of chemical signals. The
processes of diffusion and active transport are important in the movement of materials
in and out of cells.

Students will be able to use the internet to find reliable sources and do research on those sources.

Students will use Google Docs to collaborate on a project with classmates.

While circulating, I will ask the following questions:

- How do you know this is a reliable source?

- How do you think your organelle works with the other organelles?

- Why is that organelle function important?