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Unit 2: Cell Structure and Function

Reading
  • BJU Biology: Ch. 3 "Introduction to Cells" 
  • ​AP Classroom: Unit 2 - Cell Structure and Function 

Summary
In this unit we learn about the structure & function of the cell, which is the basic unit of life. 
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Diagnosing Diabetes lab
Studying diabetes, insulin, blood sugar, and the Pancreas is an excellent platform for learning cell structure and function.  

"Cell City" project
A great way to memorize cell structure & function
3._cells_lecture_notes_2021.docx
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cellstructfunct slides - (best slides?)
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Cell Structure & Function slides.pptx
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"Cell City" project - it's helpful to think of the cell's components as parts of a city or factory
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​Pancreas diagram by a former student: We will be studying diabetes and the pancreas in our Diagnosing Diabetes lab, which is a really good platform to learn about cell transport systems.  
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Cell Membrane videos
We will view some of these in class. Watch the rest of them on your own! They are just a few minutes each, and will give you a mental picture of what is going on in the cell membrane. 
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Diagnosing Diabetes lab
Diabetes serves as an excellent launching pad for understanding cells & membranes, signaling molecules, and membrane transport mechanisms.
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Optional: Diabetes Research Assignment
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3._diabetes_papers_-_student_examples.pdf
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3._diabetes_papers_-_more_student_examples.pdf
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3._diabetes_slides_-_very_good.pdf
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3._diabetes_-_meal_planning_guide_lilly_pharmaceutical.pdf
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"Cell Factory" assignment
Look at the student examples from prior years. DO YOUR OWN WORK.
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cell_city-factory-student_exemplars_.pdf
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More cell city_student_exemplars_.pdf
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cell_planet_student_exemplar.pdf
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Cardiology Virtual Lab 
Simulation: www.biointeractive.org/classroom-resources/cardiology-virtual-lab
Instructions:
  1. Complete the virtual lab. Turn in the completed quiz which is contained in the simulation. 
  2. Turn in the completed heart quiz, below. 
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