Lesson 3-4: Eukaryopolis
Suggested Time: 120 minutes
Overview
Students will explore the parts of the cell, study animal and plant cell
models, then create their own model of a specialized cell.
Vocabulary
- Organism
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Single-celled organism
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Multicellular organism
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Cell
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Eukaryotic (animal cell)
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Organelle
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Mitochondria
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Ribosomes
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Cytoplasm
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Endoplasmic Reticulum
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Golgi Apparatus
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Lysosomes
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DNA
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RNA transcription
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Centrosomes
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Nucleus
Objectives
- Students will learn about cells and cell parts.
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Students will learn about the functions of cell parts.
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Students will create their own specialized cell model.
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Students will learn how highly specialized cells work together to
create a functional organism.
Required Project
Materials
- Microscope
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Leaves or other live organic material
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Soil or other substances containing organic material
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Animal cell samples (e.g., hair)
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Computers or iPads with Internet
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Cell Model Worksheet
http://www.cellsalive.com/worksheets/AnimalCellModel.pdf
- Cell Model Diagram (try a Google image search)
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Craft items such as pipe cleaners; construction paper and cardboard;
recyclable packing peanuts; fuzzy mini balls; yarn and string
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Tape, scissors, glue, and paints
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4D Science Animal Cell Model:
http://amzn.com/B003BYKP7U
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4D Science Plant Cell Model:
http://amzn.com/B003BYM7VM
Required Multimedia
Resources
- “Eukaryopolis.” Crash Course. Video (11.34)
https://youtu.be/cj8dDTHGJBY
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http://www.cellsalive.com/
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http://www.cellsalive.com/cells/3dcell.htm
Cell Models
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http://www.cellsalive.com/puzzles/index.htm
Cell puzzles
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http://www.cellsalive.com/worksheets/AnimalCellModel.pdf
Animal Cell Model worksheet
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“Once Upon a Time: Life — the Cell.” Once Upon A Time. Video
(11:41) https://youtu.be/ tjFtXXLC2bs
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Light, Douglas B. Cells, Tissues, and Skin. Human Body: How it
Works Series. http:// amzn.com/1604133708
Optional Multimedia
Resources
- “Plant Cells.” Crash Course.
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“Tour of the Cell.” Bozeman Science. Video (14.16)
https://youtu.be/1Z9pqST72is
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Other books from the Human Body: How it Works Series
Before the Lesson/ Background
Information
- Print out copies of Animal Cell Model worksheet
http://www.cellsalive.com/worksheets/
AnimalCellModel.pdf .
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Print out any copy of an animal cell model for student reference or
put one on the overhead projector.
The Lesson
Part 1: Exploring Cells (40
mins)
- Show “Eukarypolis” and have the students go through the cell
worksheets and games.
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Pass around the animal and plant cell models for examination. Discuss
the differences between animal and plant cells.
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Watch “Once Upon a Time: Life — the Cell”. Afterwards, have
students identify the characters in the cartoon.
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Watch “Plant Cells” if you have time.
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Have cells look at a green leaf under a microscope. Can they find the
cells? Do the cells look different in the leaf and the stem?
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Have the students look for organisms in soil or other materials using
the microscope (optional).
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Next, students should investigate animal cell samples.
Part 2: Specialized Cell Research (20
mins)
- Split the class into small research teams of about three students.
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Each team will pick a different type of specialized animal cell (skin,
red blood cell, etc.) and do independent research on that cell’s
structure and function.
Part 3: Building the Cell City (60
minutes)
- Armed with their research from the previous class session, each team
will work together to build a “city” that is a model of their chosen
specialized cell. They should give it a fun name (like Eukaryopolis)
and have fun giving it a signature look with paints, flags, etc.
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Discuss the use of models in science. One purpose of models is to show
and describe the function, appearance, and behaviors of microscopic
particles.
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Each team will write an accompanying description of their cell’s
function.
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Display cell constructions with their accompanying descriptions.
Homework: