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Cell Biology Part 2: Cell Transport Lesson Bundle

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$19.99

Cell Transport Unit Overview

Grade Level: Middle to High School

Contents:

  • 7 Lessons (50 minutes each)

  • 17-Page Work Bundle: Includes critical notes, hands-on activities, graphs, quizzes, and review games.

  • Materials are editable and compatible with Google Classroom.

 

Key Topics:

Core Concepts:

  • Cell wall, cell membrane, osmosis, diffusion, active and passive transport, and surface area-to-volume ratio.

  • Types of solutions: hypotonic, hypertonic, and isotonic.

  • Advanced processes: sodium-potassium pump, endocytosis, exocytosis, pinocytosis, and phagocytosis.

 

Labs and Activities:

  • Beet and Bleach Lab: Explores surface area impact.

  • Gummy Bear Lab: Students observe and calculate size changes in gummy bears in various solutions.

  • Osmosis and Diffusion Lab: Uses dialysis tubing and starch/iodine solutions to demonstrate semi-permeable membranes.

  • Egg in Vinegar Demonstration: Visualizes osmosis over several days.

  • Classroom Simulations: Interactive demonstrations of active transport and endocytosis with student participation.

 

Lesson Highlights:

Surface Area and Cell Membrane:

  • Introduces surface area concepts with relatable examples (e.g., cooking ground beef vs. patties).

  • Students explore surface area through the Beet Lab and set up materials for future labs (e.g., eggs in vinegar).

 

Osmosis:

  • Students set up a diffusion/osmosis lab with dialysis tubing and starch solution.

  • Teacher demonstrates diffusion with air freshener and animated slides connect it to molecular theory.

 

Gummy Bear Lab:

  • Students analyze soaked gummy bears and calculate percentage size changes in different solutions.

 

Hypo/Hyper/Isotonic Solutions:

  • Explains solution types with visual examples and interactive quizzes to test understanding.

  • Students revisit previous labs and use their data to answer follow-up questions.

 

Active Transport:

  • Engaging animations illustrate the sodium-potassium pump and endocytosis.

  • Classroom activity turns students into molecules and transport proteins for a hands-on demonstration.

 

Wrap-Up and Review:

  • 20-Question Quiz Game with a bonus question for assessment.

  • Includes a crossword puzzle (with optional word bank removal for added difficulty).

 

Features:

  • Engaging Visuals: Animations, challenge slides, and interactive games keep students engaged.

  • Comprehensive Review: Quiz game and crossword ensure students grasp key concepts.

  • Flexibility: Editable materials allow teachers to adapt to their classroom needs.

 

This unit provides a comprehensive, hands-on introduction to cell transport, combining engaging activities, interactive visuals, and practical assessments to enhance student understanding. It’s an ideal resource for both introducing and reinforcing key cellular concepts.

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