Galva High School and Stark County High School
Integrated Science Curriculum
Year 1 Theme - Mother EarthIV. Cellular Structure Unit (What is a cell?)
A. Using a microscope
B. Understanding the cell
- Lab 8-1: "Use of a light microscope" ( , p. 47)
- Lab 8-2: "How can a microscope be used in the lab? ( , p. 51)
C. Classification by kingdoms
- Lecture: History of cell research
- Lecture: Cell theory
D. Structure of cells
- Reading: "It's classified" (SL, p. 1.14)
- Activity: Microslides
- Lab: "Identifying cells based on the kingdoms of life" (handout)
- Group Activity: Cell models
E. Types of organelles
- Reading: "Cells: Basic unit of life" (HOGSA, Lesson 19, p. 221)
- Activity: "Hanging out with cell models" (HOGSA, Lesson 19)
F. Performance assessment: Identify types of cells (unknowns)
- Lecture: Basic functions
- Activity: "Cell trek" game (HOGSA, Lesson 19)
- Lab: "Structure of living cells" (SFB, pp. 21-23)