Tour of the Cell Video Project

How is a cell’s structure related to it’s function?

Project Description: In this project students will choose a type of cell that they would like to study. Then they will research the outer morphology and the internal structure (organelles) of that type of cell.  Then students will research the special functions of this cell and make connections between the cells structure and function. Students will then write a script and animate a tour of their cell using multimedia software such as After Effects.

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Date	Class	Activity
9/2	Bio	Observe different cells under the microscope. Identify different types of cells.
9/3	Bio	Choose a type of cell to model. Decide what they want to know about their cell type.
9/7	Multimedia	Search online and in books for specific information about the form and function of their cell type. Complete the cell research guide. Gather information and images. Have MLA citations.
9/8	Bio	Write their first draft of their script and critique.
9/8	Multimedia	Create cell model.
9/9	Bio	Write their second draft of their script and critique.
9/9	Multimedia	Critique and revise cell model.
9/10	Bio	Revise their final draft of the script.
9/10	Multimedia	Make final revisions to cell model.
9/13	Multimedia	Record their voiceover.
9/14	Multimedia	Sync Animation with voiceover in After Effects.
9/15	Multimedia	Add Music.
9/16	Multimedia	Revise video.
9/20	Bio and Multimedia	Share products. Reflect on the value and problems with using models in science.