Can you imagine your world without science? How about art? Could you imagine living inside Lois Lowry's The Giver, a colorless world full of monotony? Throughout this project you will explore science through the lenses of history, politics, and literature and determine for yourself why the subject is critical. You will then take this and share your knowledge with the community through avenues of artistic expression and involvement.
Blueprint and Timeline
Driving Question:
How has the discovery of the cell impacted science? How can we most effectively use art and strategy to demonstrate the importance of this discovery to the community?
Learning Objectives:
Skills:
How has the discovery of the cell impacted science? How can we most effectively use art and strategy to demonstrate the importance of this discovery to the community?
Learning Objectives:
Skills:
- Creativity and Engineering
- Presentation Skills
- Public Speaking
- Collaboration
- Bio 1.1.2 Compare prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells in terms of their general structures (plasma membrane and genetic material) and degree of complexity.
- Bio 1.1.1 Summarize the structure and function of organelles in eukaryotic cells (including the nucleus, plasma membrane, cell wall, mitochondria, vacuoles, chloroplasts, and ribosomes) and ways that these organelles interact with each other to perform the function of the cell.
- Bio 4.2.1 Analyze photosynthesis and cellular respiration in terms of how energy is stored, released, and transferred within and between these systems.
- Bio 4.2.2 Explain ways that organisms use released energy for maintaining homeostasis (active transport).
- Bio 1.2.1 Explain how homeostasis is maintained in the cell and within an organism in various environments (including temperature and pH).
- Bio.1.2.3 Explain how specific cell adaptations help cells survive in particular environments (focus on unicellular organisms).
Cell Anatomy Book
When you were young, you might have read a book like My Amazing Body, The Way We Work, First Human Body Encyclopedia, or even Inside Your Outside to learn about your body. These books are written to tell children what parts they have and what those parts do. But, what if a cell wanted to know about its parts?
Your task in this phase of the project is to create an anatomy book that will tell a cell all about its body - structure and function. It should be engaging, colorful, and informative, and should be geared towards upper elementary aged cells.
A high quality book will contain a thorough overview of cellular structures and functions, presented in a highly creative way, and communicated appropriately for 9-11 year old students. Illustrations should be high quality and engaging, and layout should be thoughtful. Of course, there should be no errors in spelling, grammar, or mechanics. After you submit your book, it will donated to Hocutt-Ellington Memorial Library in Clayton, where it will be listed in the library catalog and available for checkout.
Your completed book should include:
You may complete this assignment on your own or with one partner (with parent permission). You will submit your completed book in class on October 17th.
Make sure you review the rubric carefully before beginning your work.
Your task in this phase of the project is to create an anatomy book that will tell a cell all about its body - structure and function. It should be engaging, colorful, and informative, and should be geared towards upper elementary aged cells.
A high quality book will contain a thorough overview of cellular structures and functions, presented in a highly creative way, and communicated appropriately for 9-11 year old students. Illustrations should be high quality and engaging, and layout should be thoughtful. Of course, there should be no errors in spelling, grammar, or mechanics. After you submit your book, it will donated to Hocutt-Ellington Memorial Library in Clayton, where it will be listed in the library catalog and available for checkout.
Your completed book should include:
- Front and back cover, neatly & securely bound
- A creative/original title on the cover and cover page (the author's name should also be listed on both)
- A dedication page, located following cover page.
- About the author bio section in the back of the book including picture.
You may complete this assignment on your own or with one partner (with parent permission). You will submit your completed book in class on October 17th.
Make sure you review the rubric carefully before beginning your work.
Bacteria Lab
In this lab, you will be studying some of the simplest, and most common cells: bacteria. In order to do this, you will complete three tasks:
Collect and culture samples of bacteria from JCC's campus.
Use the documents below to assist you in completing these tasks.
Collect and culture samples of bacteria from JCC's campus.
- Identify the bacteria you have grown.
- Write a full, formal lab report detailing your findings in the lab.
- Create a poster sharing these findings in a way that is brief and accessible for an outside audience.
Use the documents below to assist you in completing these tasks.