Cells-growth


 * Unit Title:** //Cells- Growth & Division//
 * grade level:** 10
 * Subject Area:** //Biology//


 * Unit Designers**: Cinda Murray
 * time frame**: 1 weeks

S11.A.3.2 Use models to illustrate simple concepts and compare the models to what they represent. S11.B.1.1 Identify and describe similarities and differences between living things and their life processes. BIO.B.1.1 Describe the three stages of the cell cycle: interphase, nuclear division, cytokinesis.
 * Pennsylvania Assessment Anchor (Eligible Content): **

BIO.B.1.1.1 Describe the events that occur during the cell cycle: interphase, nuclear division, (i.e., mitosis or meiosis), cytokinesis. BIO.B.1.1.2 Compare the processes and outcomes of mitotic and meiotic nuclear divisions.
 * Eligible Content**


 * Theme / “Big Idea” ** :

This unit will develop the student’s basic understanding of cell structure and processes. The major biological theme addressed is //Cell Growth & Reproduction////.//


 * Essential Questions ** :

What limits cell size? How do cells grow and divide?


 * Performance Indicators / Objectives ** :
 * Analyze the limits of cell size
 * Summarize the events of the cell cycle
 * Explain how the cell cycle is regulated
 * Describe causes and effects of uncontrolled cell growth

Graded notebooks Participation points Lab activities Worksheets Lab practicals Homework Quizzes Tests – written and oral Note-taking Summarizing / reflections Essays Research paper Creative writing Descriptive writing Lab reports
 * Performance tasks: **
 * Writing: **

Analyzing Evaluating Compare / Contrast Synthesizing
 * Thinking: **

Small group discussions Class discussions Oral Presentations Oral Assessments
 * Speaking: **

Graphic organizers Outlining / notetaking Foldables Popcorn read Reading software
 * Reading: **

Lecture & discussion Lab Activities Field trips Computer simulations VCR/DVD Smart board Guided practice Bellringers
 * Teaching strategies: **

Differentiated materials Revisions are permitted
 * Adaptations: **