Science 10: Unit C Plan

Science 10
Unit C: Cycling of Matter in Living
Systems
August 27, 2014 October 2nd, 2014

Focusing Questions:
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1. What is a cell and how did technology help further our understanding of a
cell?
2. What functions do organelles and the cell membrane perform within plant
and animal cells?
3. How do plants make use of specialized systems to support life?

Unit Summary:
The cell is the basic unit of life; this unit looks at how the cell was discovered
and what technology aided in this discovery. This unit also focuses on the
difference between plant and animal cells and the processes occurring across
the cell membrane and within the various organelles of the cell. Finally this
unit describes how plants use specialized cells and systems to accomplish
everyday tasks that support themselves.

Topic Outline:
7.1. Life from Life spontaneous generation vs. biogenesis & cell theory
7.2. Cells & Technology how microscopes work and the parts of a
microscope
7.3. Whats in a Cell plant vs. animal cells, parts of a cell (organelles)
8.1. Membrane Properties structures, functions & properties.
8.2. Transport Across Cell Membranes diffusion, osmosis & active transport.
8.3. Cell Size & Function how surface area and cell size affects a cell.
9.1. Specialized & Organized cell specialization in plants (leaves, stem,
etc.)
9.2. Gas Exchange in Plants how oxygen and carbon dioxide are
exchanged.
9.3. Water Transport in Plants how plants collect and transport water using
various processes
9.4. Plant Control Systems phototropism vs. gravitropism

Learner Outcomes:
STS & Knowledge
Students will:
STSK 1: Explain the relationship between developments in imaging
technology and the current understanding of the cell
STSK 1.1: trace the development of the cell theory: all living things are
made up of one or more cells and the materials produced by these, cells
are functional units of life, and
all cells come from pre-existing cells

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STSK 1.2: describe how advancements in knowledge of cell structure
and function have
been enhanced as a result of developments in
microscope technology
STSK 1.3: identify areas of cell research at the molecular level
STSK 2: Describe the function of cell organelles and structures in a cell, in
terms of life processes, and use models to explain these processes and their
applications
STSK 2.1: compare diffusion and osmosis with active transport
STSK 2.2: use models to explain and visualize complex processes like
diffusion and
osmosis, endo- and exocytosis, and the role of cell
membrane in these processes
STSK 2.3: describe the cell as an open system that acquires nutrients,
excretes waste, and exchanges matter and energy
STSK 2.4: identify the structure and describe the function of various
cell organelles
found in plant and animal cells.
STSK 2.5: compare the structure, chemical composition and function of
plant and animal cells
STSK 2.6: describe the role of the cell membrane in maintaining
equilibrium while exchanging matter
STSK 2.7: describe how knowledge about semi-permeable membranes,
diffusion and
osmosis is applied in various contexts
STSK 2.8: describe cell size and shape as they relate to surface area to
volume ratio
STSK 3: Analyze plants as an example of a multicellular organism with
specialized structures at the cellular, tissue and system levels
STSK 3.1: explain why larger organisms require a multicellular level of
organization, and
relate this to the specialization in plants
STSK 3.2: describe how the cells of the leaf system have a variety of
specialized structures and functions
STSK 3.3: explain and investigate the transport system in plants
STSK 3.4: explain and investigate the gas exchange system in plants
STSK 3.5: explain and investigate phototropism and gravitropism in
plants
STSK 3.6: trace the development of theories of phototropism and
gravitropism
Skills
Students will:
IP: Ask questions about observed relationships, and plan investigations of
questions, ideas, problems and issues
IP 1: define problems
IP 2: state a prediction and a hypothesis
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IP 3: identify the theoretical basis of an investigation
IP 4: define and recognize major variables.
PR: Conduct investigations into relationships between and among observable
variables, and use a broad range of tools and techniques to gather and
record data and information
PR 1: carry out procedures, controlling the major variables
PR 2: use instruments effectively and accurately for collecting data
PR 3: estimate quantities
PR 4: compile and organize data
PR 5: use library and electronic research tools to collect information
PR 6: select and integrate information from various print and electronic
sources
AI: Analyze data and assess possible solutions
AI 1: compile and display information in a variety of ways.
AI 2: interpret patterns and trends in data
AI 3: state a conclusion based on experimental data
AI 4: explain how data support or refutes a hypothesis or prediction
AI 5: construct and test a prototype of a device or system
AI 6: identify new questions or problems that arise from what was
learned
CT: Work as members of a team in addressing problems
CT1: Communicate ideas and thoughts and work together with other
group members.
Attitudes
Students will be encouraged to:
A1: Interest in Science - show interest in science-related questions and issues
A2: Mutual Respect - appreciate that scientific understanding evolves from
the interaction of ideas involving people with different views and
backgrounds
A3: Scientific Inquiry - seek and apply evidence when evaluating alternative
approaches to investigations, problems and issues
A4: Collaboration - work collaboratively in planning and carrying out
investigations
A5: Stewardship recognize a balance between human needs and
environmental needs

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A6: Safety - show concern for safety during all activities

Assessment Plan:
Assessment
Type
Cell Organelle
Quiz
(Individual)
Chapter 7 & 8 Test
(Individual)

Outcomes
Covered
STSK 2.4, STSK
2.5

Unit Exam
(Individual)

All STSK
Outcomes

Egg Osmosis Lab

(Group)

STSK 2.1, STSK

2,2
All Skill Outcomes

Chapter 7, 8 & 9
Questions
(Individual)

All STSK
Outcomes

Plant Research
Assignment
(Individual)

STSK 3.1 STSK

3.4

STSK 1.1 STSK

2.8

Assessment
Overview
Quiz on the
functions of cell
organelles.
Exam covering
material found in
chapter 7 & 8.
Exam covering
material found in
Unit C.
Lab showing the
process of
osmosis. Eggs
without shells are
placed in various
solutions.
An assigned
amount of
questions will be
due at the end of
each chapter.
Students will
select a species of
plant, research
their chosen plant
and answers
questions based

Due Date
Sept 8th

Sept 18th

Oct 2nd

Sept 16th

Ch. 7 Sept
10th
Ch. 8 Sept
17th
Ch. 9 Oct 1st
Sept 30th

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Major Project
Make A Model
Cell/Cell Poster
(Group or
Individual)

STSK 2.4, STSK

2.5

on their research.
Students will have
to option to make
a labeled model
cell or labeled cell
poster of a plant
or animal cell
along with a write
up.

Sept 11th

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Unit Outline
Aug. 25th

26th

Teacher Prep Day

No Classes

Teacher Prep Day

No Classes

Sept. 1st
Holiday No
School

8th Lesson 7 (80

min)

27th Lesson 1 (80

min)

28th Lesson 2 (80

min)

29th AM Day

The Cell
Cell Theory
Parts of a microscope
Types of microscopes
Microscope
Worksheet

2nd Lesson 3 (80

min)

About
Me/Expectations
Interest Inventory
Course Outline
Textbook Hunt
Unit C Overview
Spontaneous
Generation vs.
Biogenesis
3rd Lesson 4 (80
min)

4th Lesson 5 (80

min)

5th Lesson 6 (100

min)

Cell & Microscope

Review
Investigation 7-C:
The Power of
Microscopes
9th Lesson 8 (80
min)

Cancer & Stem Cells

Investigation 7-D:
Stem Cell Research
(book comp lab or lap
top cart)
10th Lesson 9 (80
min)

Plant vs. Animal Cells

Video: Bill Nye
Cells
Organelles Chart
Handout Cell Project
11th Lesson 10 (80
min)

Review Organelles
Cell Project Work
Time

Membrane Demo
Membrane Properties
Membrane Diagram

Chapter 7
Questions Due
Diffusion, Osmosis,
Active Transport
Membrane Transport
Jigsaw (book
computers)

Cell Project Due

Egg Osmosis Lab

No Science 10

12th AM Day
No Science 10

Quiz Organelle
Functions
Chapter 7 Review
Chapter 7 Questions

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15th Lesson 11 (80

min)

16th Lesson 12 (80

min)

17th Lesson 13 (80

min)

18th Lesson 14 (80

min)

19th Lesson 15 (100

min)

Review Membrane
Transport
Endo- & Exocytosis
Finish Egg Osmosis
Lab

Egg Osmosis Lab

Due
Cell Size & Function
Cell SA to V Ratio
with Clay
Chapter 8 Questions
23rd Lesson 17 (80
min)

Chapter 8
Questions Due
(End of Class)
Review for Chapter 7
& 8 Test

Chapter 7 & 8
Exam

24th Lesson 18 (80

min)

25th

Plant Specialization
Video: Bill Nye
Plants
Plant Lab (view
leaves with
microscope)
26th

Review Gas
Exchange in Plants
Water Transport in
Plants
Sugar Transport in
Phloem
30th Lesson 19 (80
min)

Plant Research
Assignment (book
computers)

School Based PD
Day No Classes

School Based PD
Day No Classes

2nd Lesson 21 (80

min)

3rd AM Day

22nd Lesson 16 (80

min)
Gas Exchange in
Plants
Plant Worksheet
Go Over Chapter
Exam
29th
Division Wide PD
Day No Classes

Oct. 1st Lesson 20

(80 min)

No Science 10
Plant Research
Assignment Due
Plant Control
Systems
Chapter 9 Review
Chapter 9 Questions

Chapter 9
Questions Due
(end of class)
Review for Unit Exam

Unit C Exam

Materials & Equipment:

Lesson 3 Tweezers, microscope slides, cover slips, microscope, onion, water, methylene blue, filter paper
Lesson 4 & 9 Laptops and/or Computer Lab

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Lesson 10 Eggs (no shell), water, salt water, sugar water, metric tape, balance, plastic container to hold
egg, beaker, marker, masking tape
Lesson 12 Modeling clay, rulers
Lesson 15 - microscope slides, cover slips, microscope, water, various plant leaves
Lesson 18 Laptops and/or Computer Lab

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