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Heather Paterson EDC 448 Dr. Julie Coiro Diverse Text Assignment October 22, 2009

Context of the Class: The diverse text set will be used to supplement a unit on cell structure and function for a tenth grade Biology class. With this annotated bibliography students will be able to use the material to identify the different types of cell structure and organelles and then associate them with their functions. Students can use these texts to build on prior knowledge of cellular biology and will gain a deeper understanding of how a cell operates.

Part A: Print Resources: Text #1: Online Textbook; Inside the Cell Citation: Machalek, A.(2005).Chapter 1: An owners guide to the cell. Retrieved October 20, 2009 from National Institute of General Medical Sciences website at http://publications.nigms.nih.gov/insidethecell/chapter1.html Text Summary: An Owners Guide to the Cell explains each organelle in both Prokaryotic and Eukaryotic cell structures. The text goes through each organelle and explains its position and function in detail. The images and charts help break down many of the structures and their purpose for easy learning. At the end of each chapter there are review questions to emphasize the main ideas of the readings. Rationale: This online textbook is comprised of many different cell structures and functions broken down into chapters. For the purpose of this unit I focused mainly on Chapter 1. This chapter explains the structure of a cell and goes through each cell organelle step by step. With picture images and charts this textbook broke down all the structures and functions and made them into a student friendly text. This text was very informative and interactive with review questions and quizzes at the end. This site is great for exploring prior knowledge, and helps students build new knowledge. Use of Text: This online text is a great thing to incorporate at the beginning of the unit. With science students have to learn a lot of new vocabulary and this site has links for every scientific term, so a definition is easily accessible. Attachment: This is an online textbook that has many chapters and pages and therefore is not included as an attachment.

Text #2: Chart: Cells Citation: Fredjames. (September 28, 2008). Cell Chart. Retrieved October 19, 2009 from Scribd website at http://www.scribd.com/doc/6289140/Cell-Chart Text Summary: This is a chart that breaks down cell structure and function. The chart gives the name of the organelle and has four categories; Function, where is it found, what is it made of, and which cells have it. This chart is great for reference. Rationale: The Cell Chart is a great tool for studying. The hardest part in science is all the memorization and the vocabulary. This chart makes memorizing a lot easier and is a great reference tool for students to use to learn the vocabulary. Use of Text: I will give students a chart like this for reference. There are a lot of experiments and projects that could be done using a chart like this. For instance, I would have students build a cell using various materials, and then they would have to explain the cell type, the organelles and the functions while demonstrating the correct order of organelle placement. Attachment: See attachment numbered 2.

Text #3: Online Pamphlet: Cellular Biology Citation: Barkalow, S; Khalid, N; Pongsajapan, R. (July 17, 1997). Cellular Biology. Retrieved October 21, 2009 from a Think Quest website at http://library.thinkquest.org/12413/index.html Text Summary: This online pamphlet is broken down into different sections having to do with cellular biology. There is a section on cell types, cell structure and function, cell reproduction, cell types and theories. Each section goes into great detail to further explain the inner and outer workings of a cell. This website has a picture to go along with every explanation that is given. Rationale: I chose this online pamphlet because it would be a great reference for students to use during experiments or to study. The pamphlet has many images and a glossary of vocabulary for students to use for studying. Use of Text: This pamphlet will be an excellent tool for students to learn on the go. For example, if I were to print out a pamphlet for each student to use, as an experiment I would put different cell types under a microscope they would have to identify. Using the pamphlet could help them do so. Attachment: See attachment #3 for the printed homepage of this website.

Text #4:Childrens tradebook: Inside the Human Body Citation: Degen, B; Cole, J. (1996). Magic school bus: inside the human body. New York, NY. Scholastic Inc. Text Summary: This is a children’s trade book about the Human body. Ms. Frizzle takes her students on the magic school bus for a tour of the human body. Along the way, the students are intrigue by the millions of tiny cells in a human body. Rationale: I chose this book because it is a classic. The Magic School Bus books have been around for quite some time and although I am teaching high school students I think they would appreciate how such a simple book could hold so much information. Use of Text: I would use this text to begin a unit on cells. Although the book is informative for a children’s text it does not go into much detail, but it does create a discussion on the basics of the cell. Attachment: This is a book so I was unable to attach.

Text #5: Poem: Cell Poetry: Citation: atkins66. (2008). Cell poetry. Retreived on October 21, 2009 from Welcome to the World of Cells at https://www.msu.edu/~atkins66/cells2/poetry.htm Text Summary: This text is a poem the author of the website wrote. The whole website has a lot of information pertaining to cell structure and function, but I found the cell poetry to be interesting. This particular poem is about cell death. This happens when the cell membranes bursts. Poems can be written in many different ways, this one was written in the form of a limerick. Rationale: I chose this text because it is stepping outside the scientific box. By creating a poem students will better understand what they are writing about. This activity is a great way to turn facts into creative writing. Use of Text: I will use this poem as an example and assign my students that same activity. They will have to complete a poem based on the material they learned in class about cell structure and function. This will stimulate their creative learning and hopefully the students will find it to be a fun assignment. Attachment: See attachment #5 for the printed poem.

Part B: Media Resources: Text #6: Media resource:Animation:Interactive Animal and Plant Cells: Citation: Sullivan, J. (2006). Plant and animal cell animation. Retrieved October 15, 2009 from Cells Alive website at http://www.cellsalive.com/cells/cell_model.htm Text Summary: The Cells Alive website is very detailed, it will tell you anything you want to know about cells. This particular animation is a great resource for students to use to understand the structure of the cell. Not only does the website give detailed descriptions about both Animal and Plant cells, but it has animation videos and photographs to further your understand of cellular biology. When you click on the links an animated picture appears right away and you can click on the structures to read detailed descriptions of them. Rationale: This is a great site to use inside the classroom during a lecture. The technology incorporated with website is excellent. I feel like students would respond well to the way this website is designed. Use of Text: I will have students explore the website and complete an anticipation guide in small groups during class. This website could be used in many ways for students to complete in class work. Attachment: See Attachment #6 for the printed page of the animation.

Text #7: Video: Cell Structures: Citation: Kadar, A. (1999-2009). Cell structures. Retrieved on October 15, 2009 from the Brain Pop website at http://www.brainpop.com/science/cellularlifeandgenetics/cellstructures/preview.weml Text Summary: This student friendly website is a great resource for any subject. In the science section there is a video on cell structure with actually animated characters teaching the students about cells. This movie explains that each cell has a tiny factory inside carrying out different functions. This movie helps describe the actions of cells gives students a ‘real-life’ scenario to help remember all the functions and structures. Rationale: I chose this website because although it gives accurate detailed information, it helps students compare the actual cell functions to real life scenarios. In turn, I believe that students are more likely to learn and retain this information. This site not only has animations on cells, but it also has many more scientific concepts. That will be learned in other units. Use of Text: I will show this movie in class to further emphasize the material. After the students learn the vocabulary and the basic functions and structures, this movie would help them incorporate what they learn, to real life, which is an excellent memorization strategy. Attachment: See Attachment #7 for the printed page before the video.

Part C: Online Interactive Resources: Text #8: Animation and Quiz: Cell Structure and Function: Citation: Pearson. (2009). Cell structure and function. Retrieved on October 13, 2009 from Pearson BioCoach website at http://www.phschool.com/science/biology_place/biocoach/cells/intro.html Text Summary: This text is very detailed on cell function and structure. Each chapter with its own animated guide about the text. Each chapter also has a review at the end with a little quiz to make sure you know the material. When all the chapters are done and have been read there is a self-quiz at the end. This quiz has excellent questions based on the material and would be very beneficiary for students. Rationale: I chose this text because it goes into great detail on cell structure and function. With each chapter having its own animation it makes it easier for students to break down the material. Also, the quizzes and reviews are a wonderful resource for students to study with. Use of Text: I would mainly use this text in class or I would assign it for homework. I think that using the self-quiz and taking advantage of such a fine resource would benefit the students immensely. I would probably have my students print out the self quiz and do it for homework and further build on it in the classroom. Attachment: See attachment #8 for printed introduction of the website.

Text #9: Simulation video: Through the Virtual Cell A Guided Fly Through Citation: McClean, P. (July 21, 2000). Through the virtual cell; A guided fly through. Retrieved on October 21, 2009 from Virtual Cell Animation Collection website at http://vcell.ndsu.nodak.edu/animations/flythrough/movie-flash.htm Text Summary: This simulated animation of the cell is amazing. This simulation makes students feel as though they are actually traveling through a cell. As we are traveling the narrator is explaining what is happening. Students can also view a written narrative of the tour if listening is too difficult. This tour explains the structures and functions of all the organelles; it feels like you’re on the Magic School bus! Rationale: I chose this particular text because it does an excellent job of engaging the students. The virtual simulation explains all the material as you are witnessing it, which is very helpful to learning new material. It is an experience that students would recall to help understand the unit. Use of Text: I will most likely use this text in the classroom. Each student could have his or her own computer with the virtual simulation. I would then have them briefly describe their virtual experience in essay format, so they could piece together what they learned. Attachment: See attachment #9 for a printed copy of the opening screen.

Part D: Instructional Resources:

Text #10: Website to Enrich Teacher Knowledge: Cellular Organization Citation: Monterey Institute for Technology. (2007). Cellular organization. Retrieved on October 13, 2009 from Hippocampus website at http://www.hippocampus.org/Biology;jsessionid=9E0B7AD243FCCAD9DBFC14495F400C65 Text Summary: This text will mainly be used for teacher reference. It is an organized resource to enrich a teacher’s background knowledge. This site offers many links on cellular organization especially structure and function. This site is mainly video with photo images and animations to further build knowledge of the topic. Rationale: I chose this site because I found it to be extremely informative. I am a visual learner so a site that explains everything in video and photographs stimulates my memory and prior background knowledge. Use of Text: I will use this text for myself to enrich my prior knowledge on cell structure and function. Science is always changing so it doesn’t hurt to keep informed and up to date. I believe this is an excellent resource for that. Attachment: See attachment #10 for printed table of contents.

Text #11: Website for Curriculum ideas: Centre of the Cell: Citation: University of London. (2007). Designed for the job. Retrieved October 21, 2009 from Centre of the Cell website at http://www.centreofthecell.org/lessonplans/lessonplan.php?lp_id=1 Text Summary: This website has a lot of curriculum tools for teachers. This particular activity is based on the game Who Wants to Be a Millionaire. The game was designed so students would have a better understanding of the cell structure and function that makes up the human body. There would be teams of students and at the end; the team that wins will take home a small prize. Rationale: I chose this activity because not only do the students learn from it, but also, they have fun doing it. I think it is important for students to feel like they are part of the teaching process and an interactive game like this is a great way to do it. Use of text: I will use this curriculum activity to engage the students; the game would most likely be played at the beginning and possibly the end of the unit. Comparing scores and building on the students prior knowledge will help them see that maybe they are actually learning something in class. A small prize at the end is also a great incentive for the students to want to do well. I want my students to feel comfortable in the classroom and I believe this a great activity to break the ice. Attachment: See attachment #11 for a printed version of the activity.

Using these texts together in the classroom: All these texts offer different elements to the unit of cell structure and function. Some are visual and some are auditory for those many diverse types of learners. I plan on giving my students access to all these resources in hopes that they will take advantage of the endless information on the Internet. By approving sites like this, I can be sure that my students are getting an accurate plethora of information. Together these texts can provide my students with information they can use to build on prior knowledge. There are many texts that cover almost all of the reading strategies crucial to students who need help in certain areas of their reading comprehension. These texts also give me the tools to create an effective learning environment for all different variety of students.

Learning Objectives: Given a text set, students will be able to identify and explain differences and similarities of cell types with 85% accuracy. Given a text set, students will be able to read and further build on their knowledge of cell structure and function to formulate questions and ideas with 80% accuracy. Reading standards: All students need ongoing opportunities to apply and practice reading strategies with many different types of informational texts (expository and practical texts across content areas). -(R-7.1 to R-7.2) – Generating questions before, during, and after reading to enhance/expand understanding and/or gain new information. –(R-10-4.3) -

I chose your Text Set first because I was very curious to see what topic you chose and hope I can incorporate some of your ideas into my future lesson plans. I really like that you found an online textbook specifically focused on cells and their functions. The online pamphlet and charts also sound like great resources to use to help students study and fully comprehend the material. Using a resource such as the "Centre of the Cell" website is going to be one of the most useful resources you chose. As a grade ten Biology teacher we will be facing not only that challenges of intriguing adolescents, but asking them to apply their knowledge about information that may not be interesting or easily comprehendible to them. Using interactive activities is going to be one of the main strategies I use in my classroom to get my students engaged and also to reinforce a unit. Your selections were different than the ones I have selected, which is great and will be very helpful to my own lesson planning.
 * Heather,

- Jess Williams **

Heather, As a person that knows very little about the cell, this text set looks like a very good unit on cell structure and function. I think that the use of the textbook is a good idea to introduce the material to the students. I also really like that you would give the pamphlet and chart to the students to use as reference. I know that this may be something that I would have a difficult time with, and having those extra resources available to me would be a great help, especially since I tend to be more successful with visuals. I also used to LOVE the Magic School Bus books, and know that they present different information in a fun way. I think your use of group activities was great, but my favorite part of your set was the curriculum activity online. This seemed like an activity that would motivate your students to learn and be active participants in the lesson. Your lesson uses technology as well and as a person not really familiar with the content, it seems like an interesting and informative unit to be involved with. Maria