Eukaryotic cells
I understand the functions of the organelles in a eukaryotic cell.
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General
Students will learn the names and functions of the organelles in eukaryotic cells. They will learn how each organelle contributes to the overall function of the cell by comparing each organelle to parts of a city. They will also differentiate between plant and animal cells.
Standards
NGSS: MS-LS1-2
Learning objective
Students will be able to state the functions of the organelles in a eukaryotic cell.
Introduction
Students will look at an image of a eukaryotic and prokaryotic cell. They will discuss the differences and similarities between the two kinds of cells.
Instruction
Using a city analogy, students will be introduced to the cell wall, nucleus, ribosomes, endoplasmic reticulum (smooth and rough), Golgi complex, mitochondria, chloroplasts, vesicles, lysosomes, and vacuoles. Then, students will make up their own analogy for cells.
Quiz
Review eukaryotic cells with 4 multiple-choice questions and 6 fill-in-the-blank diagram problems.
Closing
Students will recall what they learned by filling out an exit slip.
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