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- 7th - 12th
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Students experience a hands-on activity that simulates cell membrane structure and function. They explain the structure of the cell membrane and the unique properties does it has. Full Review »
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- Higher Ed
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Students explain the cell membrane model with references to the roles of phospholipids, cholesterol and proteins. They describe the roles of the membranes within and on the surface of the cells. They also explain the process of osmosis and different types of diffusions. Full Review »
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- 6th - 12th
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Students set up a cell membrane with the material provided by their teacher and then arrange beads properly to show how the sodium and potassium ions are arranged. They then make a model representing the axon of a neuron. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students calculate the SA/V ratio and volume of phenophthalien agar that are cut into different shapes. They then let ammonia diffuse into the various pieces of agar and determine the effect that SA/V had on the rate of diffusion. Full Review »
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- 5th - 8th
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Students explore processes of cell transport such as osmosis, diffusion and active transport. They use eggs and various solutions to set up various cell transport conditions. They make predictions about the results and monitor the eggs for five days. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students investigate the problem of osmosis by conducting an experiment. They use eggs with the shells dissolved to tell whether fluid can move across the membranes. The experiment provides high interest for all kinds of students to keep them engaged using the hands-on activity. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students are able to define the following terms: Osmosis, Isotonic Solution, Hypotonic Solution, Hypertonic Solution and Passive Transport. They read and complete a Mitosis worksheet, and play a Cell COmputer Game. Full Review »
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- 9th - 10th
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Students see the advantages of cell size in relation to surface area to volume ratio, diffusion, and osmosis. They are asked to hypothesize why students think cell's are so small and explain in scientific terms. Students complete their prelab questions that recall prior knowledge and critical thinking. Full Review »

