Last week we started looking inside cells and even got to look at some of our own under the microscope.
This week we will be looking even further into cells through songs, riddles, analogies, on-line tutorials, and videos.
Monday- Cell Song / Compare and Contrast Animal vs. Plant Cells / Cell Analogies and Riddles
Tuesday- Virtual Cell On-line Lab / Labeling the Cell / Cell Test Study Guide
Wednesday- EARLY RELEASE / Discovering the Cell Video
Thursday- Cell Review
Friday- Cell Test
Progress reports go home on Monday and need to come back signed by Wednesday!!
Homework this week will include; Labeling the Cells Worksheet due Wednesday, the Cell Test Study Guide due Thursday, studying for the Cell Test on Friday, and working on the Cell Project due Monday, October 2nd.
There are some great websites to use for reviewing material in this unit:
cellsalive.com
The Virtual Cell
Touring a Cell
Labeling the Cell Quiz
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I Grew up in Michigan and received a degree in Biology from the University of Michigan. I also received a second degree in Middle Grades Math and Science from Kennesaw State University. I married Brad Nix in June of 2004 on the beach in Florida. We have a house in Marietta with our 100 lb pet dog named Mason. Some of my interests include playing volleyball and tennis, spending time with family and friends, singing, listening to music, reading, and going to concerts and plays.
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