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Biology Becoming Familiar with Different Cells, Biology I, High School Students


 * Objectives
 * 3210.1.1 Investigate cells using a compound microscope.
 * 3210.1.2 Construct a model of a prokaryotic or eukaryotic cell.
 * Description
 * Students will start by examining prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells through a microscope.
 * Students will then have to distinguish between the different cells and tell me which one is which, with good explanation and reasoning.
 * Upon completion, students will then make a model of a prokayotic and eukaryotic cell by finding images on the internet and making a power point.
 * Students will then give their un-labeled power point to a random class mate so they can can label it for them.
 * Students will be graded on being able to distinguish between the 2 types of cells under the microscope, how well and creatively they drew their cells, and how accurately they labeled their partner's drawing.
 * Scaffolds
 * instructions on what to look for while looking through the microscope
 * a word bank for the different parts that need to be drawn and labeled in their model
 * grading criteria so they know how much each part is worth
 * Technology
 * microscope to compare actual cells
 * Power Point
 * Internet to find images