MS-LS1-2

SCUSD NGSS Curriculum Guide ==== **MS-LS1-2: Develop and use a model to describe the function of a cell as a whole and ways parts of cells contribute to the function.** [Clarification Statement: Emphasis is on the cell functioning as a whole system and the primary role of identified parts of the cell, specifically the nucleus, chloroplasts, mitochondria, cell membrane, and cell wall.] [//Assessment Boundary: Assessment of organelle structure/function relationships is limited to the cell wall and cell membrane. Assessment of the function of the other organelles is limited to their relationship to the whole cell. Assessment does not include the biochemical function of cells or cell parts//.] ====

Science Background for the Teacher:
[overview of relevant science background for teacher]

Key Vocabulary:

 * [key vocab term for this performance expectation] || [key vocab term for this performance expectation] || [key vocab term for this performance expectation] || [key vocab term for this performance expectation] ||
 * chloroplasts, mitochondria || cell membrane ||  ||   ||
 * cell wall || nucleus ||  ||   ||

Possible Assessments (formative and/or summative):
Cell as a ... (analogy: football, airplane, computer, human body, gymnastics, restaurant, )

[Description of assessment task]

Key Student Activity:
cell as a human body: what are all the functions that a cell has to perform

[Description of student activity. Include necessary materials, if known.]

Key Teacher Demo/Activity:
[Description of teacher demo or activity. Include necessary materials, if known.]

Common Student Misconceptions:
[Descriptions of common student mistakes or misconceptions related to this topic.]

Things to Avoid/Correct:
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====Other Resources (text, video, simulations, activities, models, etc..): ====

[Descriptions or links to other resources that would support student understanding of this topic or mastery of this performance expectation.]