This document outlines activities for a biology lesson on cells. It includes: 1. An activity where students are grouped and look at pictures to answer guide questions. 2. Rubrics for the activities which evaluate neatness, creativity, content, presentation, teamwork and speed. 3. Information about cell theory, cell structures like the nucleus, cytoplasm, cell membrane, microtubules, microfilaments, endoplasmic reticulum, ribosomes, Golgi bodies, lysosomes, and mitochondria. 4. An activity called "Cell Got Talent" with another rubric evaluating neatness, content, presentation, teamwork and creativity.

4. Boss Q. Fader I
Licensed Professional Teacher
Biological Science

6. Activity 1: Field TripInstruction:
1. Lets group the class into 4
2. Pick 1 Envelope containing 4
pictures
3. Answer the following guide
questions
4. Pick your favourite novelty song
5. Sing your favourite novelty song
with step once you are done

7. Activity 1: Field Trip

8. Activity 1: Rubrics
Criteria Points Score
1. Neatness of out
put and station
15
2. Creativity 15
3. Content 20
4. Presentation 20
5. Teamwork 20
6. Speed 10
Total 100

9. Activity 2: Fix Me

13. Cell Theory
Cells come from the reproduction of
existing cells (cell division)
All living things are made of cells
Cells are the basic unit of structure
and function in an organism (basic
unit of life)

22. Cell Region
Nucleus
Cytoplasm
Cell Membrane

28. Nucleus
•Controls the normal
activities of the cell
•Contains the DNA in
chromosomes
•Usually the largest
organelle

29. Cytoplasm of a Cell
•Jelly-like substance
enclosed by cell
membrane

32. MICROTUBULES
MICROFILAMENTS
* Helps cell maintain cell shape
* Microfilaments are
threadlike & made of ACTIN
* Microtubules are tubelike &
made of TUBULIN

33. Endoplasmic Reticulum - ER
Smooth ER
Rough ER
* Network of hollow membrane tubules
* Connects to nuclear envelope & cell membrane
* Functions in Synthesis of cell products & Transport

34. Rough Endoplasmic Reticulum (Rough ER)
Proteins are made by ribosomes on ER surface
They are then threaded into the interior of the Rough ER to be modified and
transported

35. Ribosomes
• Made of PROTEINS and rRNA
• “Protein factories” for cell

36. Ribosomes

37. Functions of the Smooth ER
• Makes membrane
lipids (steroids)
• Regulates calcium
• Destroys toxic
substances (Liver)

39. Golgi Animation
Materials are transported from Rough ER to Golgi to the cell membrane by
VESICLES

40. Lysosomes
• Contain digestive enzymes
• Break down food, bacteria,
and worn out cell parts for
cells
• Programmed for cell death
(APOPTOSIS)
• Lyse & release enzymes to
break down & recycle cell
parts)

41. Mitochondrion
(plural = mitochondria)
• “Powerhouse” of the cell
• Generate cellular energy (ATP)
• More active cells like muscle
cells have MORE mitochondria
• Both plants & animal cells have
mitochondria
• Site of CELLULAR RESPIRATION
(burning glucose)

42. Cilia & Flagella
• Cilia are shorter
and more
numerous on
cells
• Flagella are
longer and fewer
(usually 1-3) on
cells

55. Activity 4: Cell Got Talent

56. Activity 4: Cell Got Talent
Criteria Points Score
Neatness of output and station 10
Content 30
Presentation 25
Teamwork 10
Creativity 25
Total 100

58. The cells of your body are like a trillion
lightbulbs. When you relax, purify, and
connect to source, you are a powerhouse
of light