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, make a three-dimensional model of a detailed cell.

Resources

The Best Place to Start to Learn about Cells!

Good source for cell organelles

Great cell graphics and explanations

Nice cell graphics and detailed explanations

A Great Graphic of a Cell

The Virtual Cell (it's pretty cool!)

Cell Organelles and a little History

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: Decide how you will create your 3-D model

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). 

Evaluation

The total project is worth 25 points. 

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.