Content Standard(s):
Science 3 ) Construct an explanation of the function (e.g., mitochondria releasing
energy during cellular respiration) of specific cell structures (i.e., nucleus,
cell membrane, cell wall, ribosomes, mitochondria, chloroplasts, and vacuoles)
for maintaining a stable environment.
NAEP Framework
NAEP Statement:: †
Unpacked Content
Scientific And Engineering Practices:
Constructing Explanations and Designing Solutions
Crosscutting Concepts: Structure and Function
Disciplinary Core Idea: From Molecules to Organisms: Structures and Processes
Evidence Of Student Attainment:
Students:
Use multiple valid and reliable sources for evidence.
Explain, based on gathered evidence, the function of specific cell structures and how each organelle helps to maintain a stable environment. Teacher Vocabulary:
Explanation
Structure
Function
Organelle
Nucleus
Cell membrane
Cell wall
Ribosome
Mitochondria
Chloroplast
Vacuole
Homeostasis
System
Valid
Reliable Knowledge:
Students know:
Function of organelles (i.e., nucleus, cell membrane, cell wall, ribosome, mitochondria, chloroplast, vacuole).
Roles of organelles in maintaining a stable environment.
Key differences between animal and plant cells (e.g., Plant cells have a cell wall, chloroplasts, etc.). Skills:
Students are able to:
Articulate a statement that relates a given phenomenon to a scientific idea, including how different parts of a cell contribute to how the cell functions as a whole, both separately and together with other structures. Understanding:
Students understand that:
The function of an organelle contributes to the overall function of the cell, both separately and together with other organelles, to maintain a stable environment.
Organelles function together as parts of a system (the cell).
Organelles function together as parts of a system that determines cellular function.
Energy is required to maintain a stable environment. AMSTI Resources:
AMSTI Module:
Alabama Alternate Achievement Standards
AAS Standard:
Science 2 ) Obtain, evaluate, and communicate information to describe the function and
diversity of organelles and structures in various types of cells (e.g., muscle
cells having a large amount of mitochondria, plasmids in bacteria, chloroplasts
in plant cells).
NAEP Framework
NAEP Statement::
Unpacked Content
Scientific And Engineering Practices:
Obtaining, Evaluating, and Communicating Information
Crosscutting Concepts: Structure and Function
Disciplinary Core Idea: From Molecules to Organisms: Structures and Processes
Evidence Of Student Attainment:
Students:
Describe the cell theory and discuss the historical context of its development.
Distinguish between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells.
Compare and contrast various types of cells.
Using various sources (prepared or wet mount slides, images, digital animations), identify cellular organelles.
Gather, analyze, and communicate the diversity of organelles and structures that exist within different types of cells.
Based on their function, describe why certain organelles and structures are found in particular types of cells .
Teacher Vocabulary:
Cell
Cell theory
Plasma membrane
Organelle
Cell structures (e.g., cell wall, cell membrane, cytoplasm, etc.)
Cell organelles (e.g., nucleus, chloroplast, mitochondrion, etc.)
Prokaryote
Eukaryote
Bacterial cell
Plant cell
Animal cell
Muscle cell
Other types of cells such as unicellular organisms (e.g., amoeba), nerve cell, sex cell (sperm/egg), etc. Knowledge:
Students know:
Historical contributions to the cell theory by scientists such as Hooke, Leeuwenhoek, Schleiden etc.
The cell theory is one of the fundamental ideas of modern biology and includes three principles:
All living things are composed of cells.
Cells are the basic unit of structure and organization of all living organisms.
Cells arise only from previously existing cells. There are many types of organelles.
Eukaryotic cells contain a nucleus and other membrane bound organelles.
Prokaryotic cells are cells without a nucleus or other membrane bound organelles.
How organelles function within a cell.
How the function of organelles relates to their presence in various types of cells.
The characteristics of different types of cells can be determined based on the presence of certain organelles. Skills:
Students are able to:
Obtain information about the function and diversity of organelles and cell structures.
Evaluate the function of a cell based on the presence or absence of particular organelles and/or cell structures.
Communicate information to describe the function of organelles and cell structures in various types of cells.
Communicate information to describe the diversity of organelles and structures in various types of cells. Understanding:
Students understand that:
Structures within different types of cells will have different functions.
Cellular function is related to the presence and number of particular organelles and cell structures.
Various types of cells can be identified by the presence of particular organelles and/or cell structures. AMSTI Resources:
ASIM Module:
