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Cells as Molecular Factories ActivityCells as Molecular Factories Activity
Publisher
Serendip
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Grade
9th - 12th
Subjects
Science
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Resource Type
Activities & Projects
Audience
For Teacher Use
Duration
1 hr
Instructional Strategies
Guided Practice
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Year
2011
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Creative Commons
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Cells as Molecular Factories

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Cells are both made of molecules and make molecules all at the same time! An exploratory lesson provides a means for scholars to research the components of cells made of molecules and also investigate the molecule-producing power of cells. Pupils pay special attention to how the parts of the cell work together to accomplish various functions.

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Concepts

cells, molecules, cell organelles, organelles, dna, eukaryotic cells

Additional Tags

science

Instructional Ideas

  • Create a lesson presentation from the review materials in the lesson
  • Have pairs complete the student handout independently, researching anything they don't know

Classroom Considerations

  • It is important for learners to have a solid understanding of the components of DNA and the function of cell organelles prior to the lesson

Pros

  • Includes questioning strategies in the teacher's guide
  • Provides options for additional resources on the topic

Cons

  • None

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