WebQuest: The Cell

Introduction

All living things are made of cells. The cell is the basic unit of anatomy and physiology of all living things.

The Task

In this assignment you will investigate the parts of the cell, describe the important parts, make a drawing of each individual part, and, in conclusion, draw a typical animal cell and a typical plant cell.

Resources

http://www.dcn.davis.ca.us/~carl/cellhome.htm

http://cellbio.utmb.edu/cellbio/nucleus.htm

http://www.cbc.umn.edu/~mwd/cell.html

http://www.mblab.gla.ac.uk/dictionary

http://library.advanced.org/3564/

The Process

Step 1: Complete the cell worksheet.

Step 2: Decide which parts to include in the animal cell and which parts to include in the plant cell and which parts belong to both.

Step 3: Tape together four pieces of paper to form a large rectangle. Draw an animal cell. Include and label all organelles listed on your worksheet that are contained in animal cells.

Step 4: Tape together four pieces of paper to form a large rectangle. Draw a plant cell. Include and label all organelles listed on your worksheet that are contained in plant cells.

Learning Advice

As you identify the various cell parts on the worksheet, it would probably be a good idea to label them as A (for animal only), P (for plant only), or B (found in both plants and animals). You will find many pictures of complete plant cells and animal cells in your resources. Use them as a guide in your two final drawings.

Evaluation

The total project is worth 100 points based on the following:        

Conclusion

The cell itself is an extremely complex unit that consists of many smaller structures called organelles. These organelles have specific tasks and must be coordinated among themselves in order for the cell to function as a unit. If an individual's cells are not functioning correctly, then the individual will not function correctly.