willia2b+what+is+cell+theory

=Cell Theory=


 * Title: ||< What Is Cell Theory? ||
 * Subject: ||< Science ||
 * Grade: ||< 7th ||
 * Purpose: || This activity allows student to analyze the main points of cell theory and to construct their own interpretations of the theory. ||
 * Time Frame: ||< 3-4 days ||
 * Summary: ||< This activity allows student to analyze the main points of cell theory and to construct their own interpretations of the theory. ||
 * Tasks: ||< 1) Describe the main steps of the activity/lesson/project here
 * Have students complete a K-W-L chart using a blog about the cell theory. In pairs or triads, students will write about what they know and what they want to know about the cell theory.
 * In small groups student will use diigo to review bookmarked sites about cell theory. Groups will be assigned a scientist or an interpretation of the theory to research and present to entire class. When presented student will take notes on presentations.
 * Relate this topic to something happening now in groups by researching about cells.
 * Cell theory scientist scavenger hunt, student will be quized on the cell theory and the scientist contributing to it by backing up their answer with evidence from the blog with information from other students. ||
 * Objectives: || * This activity allows student to analyze the main points of cell theory and to construct their own interpretations of the theory. ||
 * Assessment: ||< How will you assess the students learning?
 * The groups will make a "Guess Who?" iMovie with the characteristic of the different scientists that contributed to cell theory. The groups will post their finished presentations onto the Cell Theory blog.
 * Students relate topic to something happening now.
 * Cell theory scientist scavenger hunt, student will be quizzed on the cell theory and the scientist contributing to it by backing up their answer with evidence from the blog with information from other students. ||
 * Resources: ||< * Mac Computers, Cell theory sites on Diigo, iMovie, A blog site ||
 * Examples: ||< * Links to teacher or student examples. ||

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