Unit title: The Building Blocks of Life
Key concepts:- Relationships
Related concept:- Function, models
Global context:- Identities and relationships
Statement of Inquiry:- Models help people visualize the relationship between the structures and functions that shape human identity.
Learning outcomes:-
Teaching Activities
5E Instructional Model Phases
Engage (1 Day):
Cell structure and function are fundamental to understanding the human body, how it works, and ultimately, aspects of human identity.
Kath Murdock Inquiry Cycle
Tuning In (1 Day):
This inquiry cycle integrates all MYP criteria throughout its phases:
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Key concepts:- Relationships
Related concept:- Function, models
Global context:- Identities and relationships
Statement of Inquiry:- Models help people visualize the relationship between the structures and functions that shape human identity.
Learning outcomes:-
- understand the characteristics and structure of living things
- define cell
- identify the parts of a cell
- distinguish the differences between living and non-living
- identify that only living things are made up of cells
- identify the parts of a microscope and state their function
- identify onion peel cells under a microscope
- compare plant and animal cell
- identify the organelles present in a cell and state their function
- name the kinds of specialized cells
- describe muscle cell and their function
- describe nerve cell and their function
- describe red blood cell and their function
- describe palisade cell and their function
- describe root hair cell and their function
- identify that cells make up tissues, and tissues make up organs, and organs work in systems
- describe the importance of Anton Von Leeuwenhoek
Teaching Activities
- Living vs. Non-Living: Classify objects based on characteristics of living things (movement, growth, reproduction, etc.)
- Microscopic World: Explore the discovery of cells by Anton Von Leeuwenhoek.
- Building a Cell: Design and create a 3D model of a cell, labeling its key parts.
- Microscope Masters: Learn about the parts and functions of a microscope.
- Onion Cell Adventure: Prepare and observe onion peel cells under a microscope, drawing what they see.
- Plant vs. Animal Cells: Compare and contrast the structure of plant and animal cells.
- Organelle Orchestra: Identify and explain the functions of different cell organelles.
- Cell Specialization Station: Match various cell types (muscle, nerve, red blood, palisade, root hair) to their specific functions.
- From Cells to Systems: Build understanding of how cells organize into tissues, organs, and systems.
- Science & Society: Discuss the importance of cells in human health and the ethical implications of cell research.
5E Instructional Model Phases
Engage (1 Day):
- Hook: Show students an image of a human body and ask them what the smallest building block is.
- Brainstorming: Facilitate a discussion on the characteristics of living things.
- Activity: Students classify various objects as living or non-living based on the established criteria.
- Introduction to Cells: Lecture or video on the discovery of cells by Anton Von Leeuwenhoek.
- Model Making: Students design and create a 3D model of a cell, labeling its key parts based on provided information or images.
- Microscope Function: Introduce the parts and functions of a microscope.
- Cell Structure & Function: Lecture or discussion on the different organelles found in a cell and their specific functions.
- Microscopic Investigation: Students prepare and observe onion peel cells under a microscope. They draw and record their observations.
- Cell Specialization: Students explore different specialized cells (muscle, nerve, red blood, palisade, root hair) and match them to their corresponding functions.
- Quiz: Assess students' understanding of cell structure and function.
- Lab Report: Students analyze their onion cell observations, compare plant and animal cells, and explain the role of structure in relation to function.
- Cell Model Presentation: Students present their cell models, explaining the structure and its connection to cell function.
- A: Knowing and Understanding: Throughout the 5E phases, students gain knowledge of cell structure, function, and their relationship. Activities like model creation and microscope work solidify this understanding.
- B: Inquiring and Designing: Model making encourages students to design a representation of a cell. (Optional) During the elaboration phase, advanced students can design an experiment to investigate a cell-related question.
- C: Processing and Evaluating: Microscopic observation with data recording and analysis promotes processing skills. Students also evaluate the effectiveness of their cell model.
- D: Reflecting on the Impacts of Science: Discussions on the importance of cells in health and the ethical implications of cell research address this criterion.
Cell structure and function are fundamental to understanding the human body, how it works, and ultimately, aspects of human identity.
Kath Murdock Inquiry Cycle
Tuning In (1 Day):
- Hook: Show students an image of a human body and ask them what the smallest building block is.
- Brainstorming: Facilitate a discussion on the characteristics of living things.
- KWL Chart: Students create a KWL chart (What We Know, What We Want to Know, What We Learned) about living things and their basic building blocks.
- Introduction to Cells: Lecture or video on the discovery of cells by Anton Von Leeuwenhoek.
- Model Making: Students design and create a 3D model of a cell, labeling its key parts based on provided information or images.
- Microscope Function: Introduce the parts and functions of a microscope.
- Microscopic Investigation: Students prepare and observe onion peel cells under a microscope. They draw and record their observations.
- Cell Structure & Function: Lecture or discussion on the different organelles found in a cell and their specific functions.
- Cell Specialization: Students explore different specialized cells (muscle, nerve, red blood, palisade, root hair) and match them to their corresponding functions.
- Building Up: Students participate in a collaborative activity to build a model representing the hierarchy of organization: cells --> tissues --> organs --> systems.
- Lab Report: Students analyze their onion cell observations, compare plant and animal cells, and explain the role of structure in relation to function.
- Cell Model Presentation: Students present their cell models, explaining the structure and its connection to cell function.
- Discussions: Facilitate discussions on the importance of cells in health, the ethical implications of cell research, and the connection to human identity (e.g., DNA and its role in heredity). Students update their KWL charts.
- (Advanced Learners): Design an experiment to investigate a question related to cell structure or function.
- Create a Public Service Announcement: Students create a PSA promoting healthy habits that benefit cell health.
This inquiry cycle integrates all MYP criteria throughout its phases:
- A: Knowing and Understanding: Activities like model creation, microscopic work, and discussions address knowledge acquisition.
- B: Inquiring and Designing: Model making and (optional) designing an experiment encourage student inquiry.
- C: Processing and Evaluating: Microscopic observation with data recording and analysis, lab report creation, and model presentations promote processing and evaluation skills.
- D: Reflecting on the Impacts of Science: Discussions on the importance of cells in health, ethics, and human identity address this criterion.
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