CELLS EXPLORATION

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CELLS EXPLORATION

• You will navigate through your textbook and
  this webquest to complete the graphic organizers
  on cells.
• HINT Use the down/up arrows to move from page
  to page and click on underlined weblinks to take
  you to the appropriate websites.

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The Process

•   You will work alone or with a partner (your
  teacher will assign partners if necessary).  All
  researchers must complete a packet.

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Introduction

• Cells are awesome little things!  Every living
  thing is made up of one or more cells.  Well,
  what the heck are they?  We know they are small,
  and there are lots of different kinds.   In fact,
  you need a microscope just to see them.  In your
  body alone, there are trillions of cells!  Cells
  grow and develop, reproduce, use energy, have
  DNA, and respond to their surroundings.  Wow! 
  Pretty impressive!  Let's take a look at all the
  organelles that make up the cell!

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The Virtual Cell

• Cells have many parts or organelles.
• In your packet, complete the graphic organizer
  on cell organelles using your book the
  websites. Start with Virtual Cell Cells Alive.
  You can (and should) click on the organelles to
  get more information on each. Use the dark blue
  arrows on the left to read all the information on
  each organelle.

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Plant vs. Animal Venn Diagram

• Update your pictures complete the Venn Diagram
  in your packet to describe which organelles
  belong only to plant cells, which organelles
  belong only to animal cells, and which organelles
  belong to both. Use 3 D Animation to help you
  with this information. Make sure you launch the
  animation to see the 3D cells.

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Just for Fun!

• If you finish with time to spare, here are few
  fun sites to visit
• Cell Puzzles
• How Big Are Cells?
• Bacteria Cell Model

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Cell Project

• Once you have completed the Cells WebQuest,
  please turn in the packet to your teacher. At
  that time, your teacher will give you the Cell
  Project Info