Structure+&+Function+of+Cells

7th Science | [|MidWeb] All resources on this page are aligned with HCISD curriculum standards.

= Unit 08 Structure and Function of Cells = This site provides the definition of Spontaneous Generation, and it discusses the scientific experiments used to disprove the theory. The animation focuses on how the scientific method was used to disprove Spontaneous Generation. The animation on this site is narrated. || [] || This site provides interactive models of plant cells and animal cells. Click on an organelle inside the cell to learn about the function of that organelle. || [] || This site provides interactive models of plant and animal cells. Hover the mouse over an organelle to find out the function of that organelle. Click on Construct a Cell to test your knowledge of which organelles are found in animal and/or plant cells. || [] || Click on “Demo”2. Click “Begin”This site is excellent—the best online dissection I have encountered! The paid version used to be free, but they realized the product was so fabulous, they knew they could make money. The paid version is awesome, but the Demo version is pretty good, too. The students actually use the mouse to dissect the frog, and they click on the major organs. The paid version goes more in-depth into each body system. The free version is a good overview of the organs of a frog and the procedure for dissecting. || [] || Click “Start”. This site is also very effective because it is highly interactive. The students dissect the salmon using the mouse. They identify the organs and place them in a tray. || [] || Click “Virtual Pig Dissection”. Click on the titles under “Study Guides”. Students click on the yellow linked items on each screen in presentation. The module highlights the area to the student, and provides the student with background information. This dissection goes more in-depth about the body systems. However, it is less interactive than the two above. || [] || Click "Continue." This site provides a brief overview of the parts of a flower. The students are then asked to drag and drop the name of each part to the appropriate spot. || [] ||
 * ===**Type**=== || ===**Description**=== || ===**Link**=== ||
 * ** Animation ** || **Spontaneous Generation**:
 * || **Plant and Animal Cell Models from Cells Alive:**
 * || **Plant and Animal Cell Models from Wiley:**
 * ** Simulation ** || **Virtual Frog Dissection:**
 * || **Virtual Salmon Dissection:**
 * || **Virtual Pig Dissection:**
 * || **Parts of a Flower:**

= Teacher Resources = This site provides background information about the theory of Spontaneous Generation. The site discusses the scientific experiments used to disprove the theory, and how each of the experiments applied the scientific method. The site also includes a brief experiment which allows students to replicate Pasteur's experiment disproving Spontaneous Generation. || [] ||
 * ===**Type**=== || ===**Description**=== || ===**Link**=== ||
 * **Lesson Plan & Experiment** || **Spontaneous Generation:**