What Makes Us SickJennifer Kieffer, Andrew Sekelik, Ramon de Aragon, Katie Woodard

DescriptionThis science unit is designed to teach students about the organisms that will make them sick.Fungus (Wanted Poster, That's Gross!)Viruses (Who has the Virus)Worms (Ive Got Worms)Bacteria (Things that Make Us Sick, Bacteria)

Concept Map

Grade Level Suggested Grade Level Intermediate Science, 7th or 8th Grade

Pennsylvania StandardsAbilities for a Technological World:3.4.8.D3: Interpret and evaluate the accuracy of the information obtained and determine its usefulness.3.4.8.D2: Operate and maintain systems in order to achieve a given purpose.

Biological Science: 3.1.7.A1: Describe the similarities and differences of physical characteristics in diverse organisms.S8.B.1.1.1: Describe the structures of living things that help them function effectively in specific ways (e.g., adaptations, characteristics).

NETS Standards1. Creativity and Innovation- Students demonstrate creative thinking, construct knowledge, and develop innovative products and processes using technology.

3. Research and Information Fluency-Students apply digital tools to gather, evaluate, and use information. 6. Technology Operations and ConceptsStudents demonstrate a sound understanding of technology concepts, systems, and operations.

FUNGUS ACTIVITYWanted Poster

Wanted PosterMiddle School ScienceStandards TSWBasic characteristicsImageUtilize basic functions of PublisherTechnologyIntro lessonProcedureAssessmentRubric

*Itchy, raised, red, scaly patches* Bald patches in a beard* Discolored, thick, crumbling nails* Can appear as ringlike* Infectious! Beware!Reward for capture $500* Caused by mold-like fungi called dermatophytes

FUNGUS ACTIVITYThats gross!

Thats gross!Middle School ScienceStandards TSWHypothesize the spread of fungus on foodTrack the spread of fungusKeep accurate recordsCreate presentation to display informationSupplemental experimentProcedureAssessmentRubric

24 x 36 glass aquarium

Temperature: 86 degrees Fahrenheit

Humidity: 6%

Hours of light (per 24): 4Day 12Group Three

Ive Got Worms??DescriptionThe students will work in groups to gather information about types of parasitic worms in the human body. The students will use this information to create a concept map using mapping software. They will then make a presentation to present the information to the class. About 3, 45 minute classesObjectiveStudents will collaborate with group members to complete a project. Students will define types or parasitic worms using the Internet with 100% accuracy.Students will analyze information from a variety of sources and include important information in their concept map and presentation with 80% accuracy.

Materials RequiredSmart Board and projectorPCs with Internet accessInspiration software

Reference books/ posters

Teacher PresentationDefine parasitic wormsExplain the directions for the projectSelect groupsShow exampleRubric

AssessmentGroup Rubric

AssessmentConcept Map and Presentation Rubric

Back-up PlanUse the library to find informationCreate concept map with posters and present to the classBranching OutAllow students to dive deeper in to parasite explorationAccommodationsMonitorStudent groups

Who has the virusDescription of ActivityUsing a lab simulation and Microsoft Excel, students will see the magnification of viral reproduction before their very own eyes!Learning objectives Students will analyze data from the class to formulate a hypothesis on viral reproduction.Students will demonstrate their understanding of how viruses are spreadStudents will design an informative pamphlet to express their understanding of viral disease reproduction.

Materials required PhenolphthaleinAcid or Base SolutionPaper CupsAccess to the InternetMicrosoft Office (word and excel)Color Ink Jet PrinterTest TubesEye Droppers

Activities:Day One LabDay Two Analyze & ResearchDay Three Construction

OthersBack Up:BooksPaper/Pencil MethodEnrichment:More Specific

Below Level:Resource Room

Things That Make Us Sick:Bacteria

Classroom Integration Activity

Title: Things That Make Us Sick - Bacteria.

Summary: Students will utilize Cells Alive! software to research bacteria. They will develop a PowerPoint presentation consisting of images, video and information from the Cells Alive! software.

Suggested level: High school (Grades 9-12)

Learning objective(s): The high school science students will use Cells Alive! software to research forms of bacteria. They will then create PowerPoint presentations displaying images, video and content displaying their findings.

Technology Tool: Cells Alive! and Microsoft PowerPoint

Approximate number of class periods: 4 class periods

Classroom management strategies: (individual, small group, large group explain)

Students will be working in groups on this assignment. They will work in organized groups in order for the teacher to observe team collaboration, project management and organization skills.

Activities/ Procedures:

Groups will get one class period to choose the type of bacteria they will research. (i.e.: salmonella, escherichia and bacillus)

Groups will get one class period to research their topic using Cells Alive! software.

Groups will get one class period to organize their data, video, images, and animations to create a PowerPoint presentation.

Groups will present during the final class period of the activity.

Assessment strategies: Students will be assessed using a rubric that grades them on their organization of the data, depth of information presented, presentation quality, and team work.

Websites:

http://www.cellsalive.com/

This website contains the online version of Cells Alive! software.

http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/powerpoint-help/create-your-first-presentation-RZ010186615.aspx

This tutorial gives an introduction to Microsoft PowerPoint tutorial.

http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/powerpoint-help/tips-for-adding-sound-and-video-to-powerpoint-2007-presentations-HA010217648.aspx?CTT=1

This tutorial gives tips for adding multimedia to presentations.

Software Specification

Cells Alive!Quill Graphics

Subject Area: Science/Biology

Grade Level: 6-12

Description:

Cells Alive! is an excellent library of biological images and video clips. The CD shows a diversity of cells and microscopic organisms melanoma cells dividing, viruses entering their hosts, bacteria replicating, toenail fungi sprouting hyphae, embryonic heart cells beating, immune cells attacking antigens, and more. The CD also shows how cells grow, divide and die.

System Requirements:

The software is compatible with both PC and Macintosh systems. It requires Firefox or Internet Explorer with QuickTime and JavaScript capability.

Review from SuperKids Software Reviews:

Rating Scale 5 = great, 1 = poor

Educational Value 5.0

Kid Appeal 4.0

Ease of Use 3.0

Educational Value

Cells Alive! presents an array of information about cells and their importance to human life. Many of the images are real they are recorded by high-power microscopes, with and without attached video cameras. The material on the CD opens the microscopic world to students. Instead of reading about cells or looking at pictures in a textbook, students can see cells at work. The author of the video has incorporated animations to supplement video images that are unclear. In addition, the CD offers accurate, clear text to explain the content of images and videos.

The material on this CD would excite elementary-, middle- and high-school students. How could you not respond to heart muscle cells coordinating an embryonic heartbeat? How could you not be repulsed by toenail fungus? How could you not be transfixed by an animation that shows the HIV virus as it enters its host and uses its DNA for viral replication?

Kid Appeal

Younger children will need guidance to use Cells Alive!. First, someone must catalog the images. Then an adult must help a child understand what he is seeing.

Middle- and high-school students could examine the content of Cells Alive! just for fun or use its contents for a research project. They could use the images and video clips as part of a presentation.

Teachers could attach a computer to a video projector and incorporate the images and video clips into their lectures. So when a teacher talked about cell growth, replication, and death, he could display actual cell processes instead of talking about these concepts in the abstract.

Ease of Use / Install

Using the CD is simple. One needs to simply insert Cells Alive! into a Macintosh or PC and click on files that one wants to open. The file "Quiz 2" did not contain any information, but the remaining files, of which there are hundreds, ran smoothly.

Best for... / Bottom-Line

Cells Alive! is best-suited for increasing student interest in science because it exposes students to real-life images of cells that affect their lives and engage their imaginations. The CD format is most useful for a classroom because a teacher and students can easily access the information without an Internet connection.

Purchase Price/Options:

Single user CDROM 90.00

2-5 user CDROM 140.00

6-12 user CDROM 190.00

13-20 user CDROM 275.00

21 or more user CDROM 350.00

BackUp or Replacement CDROM 30.00

Available trial or demo versions:

A free version of the software is available online.

Vendor/Publishers URL for additional info: Cells Alive!

Cells Alive! softwareCells Alive! is an excellent library of biological images and video clips.

Cells Alive! softwareGroups can add images, animations, and videos.

Cells Alive! softwareGroups can add images, animations, and videos.

Cells Alive! softwareGroups can add images, animations, and videos.