Project

 Essential Question: What makes a cell the basic unit of life? How does each body system depend on the functions of cells? __Project State Standards__

PO 1. Explain the importance of water to organisms.
 * __ Strand 4 Life Science __ __ Concept 1: Structure and Function in Living Things __

PO2 Describe the basic structure of a cell, inlcuding: cell wall, nucleus, cell membrane.

PO3 Describe the functions of each of the following cell parts: cell wall, nucleus, cell membrane.

PO4 Differentiate between plant and animal cells.

PO5 Explain the hierarchy of cells, tissues, organs and systems.

PO6 Relate the following structures of living things to their functions: Animals
 * respiration-gills,lungs
 * digestion-stomach, intestines
 * circulation-heart, veins, arteries, capillaries
 * locomotion-muscles, skeleton

PO7 Describe how the various systems of living organisms work together to perform a vital function: // PO //// 1. Generate ideas through a variety of activities (e.g., prior knowledge, discussion with others, printed material or other sources). // // PO //// 5. Use organizational strategies (e.g., outline, chart, table, graph, Venn Diagram, web, story map, plot pyramid) to plan writing. // Strand 3 Concept 1: Expressive Expressive writing includes personal narratives, stories, poetry, songs, and dramatic pieces. Writing may be based on real or imagined events.  PO 2. Write in a variety of expressive forms (e.g., poetry, skit) that, according to mode, employ: a. figurative language b. rhythm c. dialogue d. characterization e. plot  f. appropriate format || ||
 * respiratory and circulatory
 * muscular and skeletal
 * digestive and excretory ||
 * Writing Standards ||
 * Strand 1: Concept 1: Prewriting



[[file:Cell Starting Activities.ppt]]
PO1 Explain the importance of water to organisms PO2 Describe the basic structure of a cell, including: cell wall, nucleus, cell membrane PO5 Explain the hierarchy of cells, tissues, organs and systems Create a double bubble map with the Thinking Maps software comparing and contrasting [|Animal and Plant Cell] [|Animalplantcells.tmml] PO4 Differentiate between plant and animal cells Strand 1 Concept 1 PO 5 Use organizational strategies ( e.g. outline, chart, table, graph, Venn Diagram, web, story map, plot pyramid) to plan writing.
 * __Writing Standard= __**

 corresponds with <span style="color: #ff0000; font-family: 'Times New Roman', Times, serif;">PO2 Describe the basic structure of a cell, including: cell wall, nucleus, cell membrane PO3 Describe the functions of each of the following cell parts: cell wall, nucleus, cell membrane. PO5 Explain the hierarchy of cells, tissues, organs and systems PO6 Relate the following structures of living things to their functions: Animals PO7 Describe how the various systems of living organisms work together to perform a vital function: <span style="color: #ff00ff; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS', cursive;">
 * respiration-gills,lungs
 * digestion-stomach, intestines
 * circulation-heart, veins, arteries, capillaries
 * locomotion-muscles, skeleton
 * respiratory and circulatory
 * muscular and skeletal
 * digestive and excretory



<span style="font-size: 80%; color: #ff0000; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS', cursive;"><span style="color: #ff0000; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS', cursive;">PO2 Describe the basic structure of a cell, including: cell wall, nucleus, cell membrane PO3 Describe the functions of each of the following cell parts: cell wall, nucleus, cell membrane.

ASU Professor-Peter Rillero=http://www.ed-tech-4-science.com/
 * __ Skype Interview with Peter Rillero-ASU Professor __ **

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__**<span style="font-size: 200%; color: #ff0006; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS', cursive;">CELLS FOR KIDS **__

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__<span style="font-size: 200%; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS', cursive;">Cell Puppet Shows for Kids __



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