Standards

__**Embedded Inquiry**__ GLE 0407.Inq.1 Explore different scientific phenomena by asking questions, making logical predictions, planning investigations, and recording data. GLE 0407.Inq.2 Select and use appropriate tools and simple equipment to conduct an investigation. GLE 0407.Inq.3 Organize data into appropriate tables, graphs, drawings, or diagrams. GLE 0407.Inq.4 Identify and interpret simple patterns of evidence to communicate the findings of multiple investigations. >0407.Inq.1 Identify specific investigations that could be used to answer a particular question and identify reasons for this choice. >0407.Inq.2 Identify tools needed to investigate specific questions. SPI 0407.Inq.1 Select an investigation that could be used to answer a specific question.
 * __Science: (__Ramona)**

Students will examine multiple slides of plant and animal cells and chart what they discover in the appropriate categories.

__**Embedded Technology & Engineering**__ GLE 0407.T/E.1 Describe how tools, technology, and inventions help to answer questions and solve problems. GLE 0407.T/E.2 Recognize that new tools, technology, and inventions are always being developed. GLE 0407.T/E.3 Identify appropriate materials, tools, and machines that can extend or enhance the ability to solve a specified problem. GLE 0407.T/E.4 Recognize the connection between scientific advances, new knowledge, and the availability of new tools and technologies

Students will learn how to use a microscope to identify plant and animal cells. The invention of the microscope made it possible to distinquish the difference between animal and plants cells and how the cells function.

__**Life Science**__ **(Ramona)** GLE 047.1.1 Recognize that cells are the building blocks of all living things. >0407.1.1 Use illustrations or direct observations to compare and contrast the basic structures of plant and animal cells. >0407.1.2 Create a basic model of the cell that illustrates different cell structures and describes their functions. SPI 0407.1.1 Compare basic structures of plant and animal cells.
 * __Standard 1 Cells__**

Standard 4- Geometry and Measurement GLE 0406.4.2 Understand and use measures of length, area, capacity, and weight. GLE 0406.4.3 Solve problems that involve estimating and measuring of length, area, capacity, and weight.
 * __Math:__ (Whitney)**
 * Grade Level Expectations:**

Standard 5- Data, Probability, and Statistics GLE 0406.5.1 Collect, record, arrange, present, and interpret data using tables and various representations. GLE 0406.5.2 Use probability to describe chance events.

Standard 4- Geometry and Measurement SPI 0406.4.7 Determine appropriate size of unit of measurement i problem situations involving length, capacity, or weight. SPI 0406.4.9 Solve problems involving area and/or perimeter of rectangular figures. SPI 0406.4.10 Identify images resulting from reflections, translations, or rotations.
 * State Performance Indicators:**

Standard 5- Data, Probability, and Statistics SPI 0406.5.1 Depict data using various representations (e.g., tables, pictographs, line graphs, bar graphs). SPI 0406.5.2 Solve problems using estimation and comparison within a single set of data. SPI 0406.5.4 List all possible outcomes of a given situation or event.

When teaching about cells, you can use math to help students understand outcomes with cells. You can use graphs to estimate problems, and use probability. For example, you could ask the students to look at the graph on the board. Discuss the graph with the students, and then ask them based on the information in the chart, "How many animal cells and plant cells do you think we would find in this area?". The students will create probabilities without even realizing it.You can also have the students determine the area and perimeter of the base of the microscope. Then you could talk about how you cannot see the cell visually, but under the microscope the area is magnified to where you can see the cell.

__**Language Arts:(**__**Ramona)** GLE 0401.1.2 Demonstrate knowledge of strategies and resources to determine the definition, pronunciation, and usage of words and phrases. SPI 0401.1.8 Identify correctly or incorrectly spelled words in context. SPI 0401.1.13 Recognize and use grade appropriate vocabulary within context. SPI 0401.1.16 Determine the meaning of unfamiliar words using context clues, dictionaries, and glossaries.
 * __Standard 1 Language__**

This area of language arts would apply to the students use and understanding of the terms that name parts of the cells.

GLE 0401.2.1 Continue to develop oral language skills necessary for communication. GLE 0401.2.2 Continue to develop listening skills necessary for communication. >0401.2.4 Formulate and respond to question from teachers and group members. >0401.2.13 Continue to develop group discussion skills and to work in teams.
 * __Standard 2 Communication__**

Students will need to communicate with small groups as they look for parts of the cells through the microscope lens. They will be able to share the differences and similiarities between animal and plant cells.

GLE 0401.3.1 Write for a variety of purposes and to a variety of audiences. >0401.3.6 Compare in writing two persons or things. >0401.3.9 Arrange ideas by using graphic organizers (e.g., listing, clustering, story maps, webs). SPI 0401.3.1 Identify the purpose for writing (i.e., to entertain, to inform, to share experiences).
 * __Standard 3 Writing__**

Students will write the differences and similarities of the plant and animal cells. They will use a graph to record their findings. They will share the results with other groups of the same class.


 * __Social Studies:(Rachel)__**

GLE 1.03 Recognize the contributions of individuals and people of various ethnic,racial, religious, and socioeconomic groups to the development of civilizations. SPI 3.1.spi.1. recognize some of the major components of a culture (i.e., language,clothing, food, art, and music)
 * Culture**

Students will read about the major contributions that the discovery of cells can provide to medicine, cleaning, and etc.

GLE 6.01 Recognize the impact of individual and group decisions on citizens and communities. GLE 6.02 Understand how groups can impact change at the local, state, national, and world levels. SPI 3.6.spi.1. classify needs and wants using pictures of common items (i.e., food,cleaning products, clothes, candy, makeup)
 * Individuals, Groups, and Interactions**

Students will show an understanding of how the scientific discovery of cells contributed to a major change in way of life by giving examples.