Cell+Structure

Think back to your high school biology course, what do you remember cell structure? Can you list a few organelles? Can you recall their function?
 * Visualizing Cellular Structure**

One of the central themes in biology is known as "structure equals function," but what does that //really// mean? Learning biology is more than simply memorizing that the "mitochondria is the powerhouse of the cell," it is knowing how the structure of a mitochondrian lends itself to ATP production.

Through the course of this unit, you will learn that an organelle's structure is directly correlated to its function.

__//**Lecture**//__ (You will need Microsoft Silverlight to view)
 * **Readings** ||  || **Tasks/Assignments** ||
 * Watch My Video Lecture on Cellular Structure

||  || -Take notes as you watch my presentation.

-Try to predict what I will say next.

-Use the posted PowerPoint as a study aid ||

__//**Lab**//__ media type="youtube" key="Mszlckmc4Hw" height="315" width="560" //I recommend muting the video and narrate the depicted processes.// ||  || While watching the clips, jot down your impressions, ideas, and thoughts about cell structure. Also, consider the pros and cons of using such visualizations in biology education. || by the [|American Society for Cell Biology] ||  || For this portion of the unit, you will work in small collaborative groups of 3-4 students each. I will assign each group a specific type of cell to examine, such as cardiac, neuron, blood, epithelium, etc. You will use The Cell Image Library of the American Society for Cell Biology to learn about your specified cell type and answer questions from the handout.
 * **Readings** ||  || **Tasks/Assignments** ||
 * Watch //The Inner Life of a Cell// from Harvard's BioVisions Project
 * Peruse The Cell: An Image Library
 * Peruse The Cell: An Image Library

After completing the student handout, each group will present an overview of their cell type's structure and function. In creating their presentations, students may use Prezi, produce a movie, or use another electronic media (no PowerPoint, please). Students will then present to their peers and receive appropriate feedback.

In addition to presentations, students are required to write a brief reflective essay on their experience using The Cell: An Image Library.

Developed by Cheston Saunders ||
 * Visit and become familiar with Glogster ||  || Select your favorite organelle and use Glogster to create a digital poster detailing why it is in fact your favorite.
 * Visit and become familiar with Glogster ||  || Select your favorite organelle and use Glogster to create a digital poster detailing why it is in fact your favorite.

Once complete, upload your poster to the course wiki using the Glogster widget. Then explore the posters of your classmates and vote for the best organelle! (Vote using the embedded polling widget) ||


 * **Having trouble with course content?**
 * Give these links a go...** ||
 * < Cell Structure Animation by John Kyrk ||
 * < Cells Alive ||