Introduction

Cells contain many parts that each perform a specific function in order to make that cell work properly.  These parts are called organelles.
You are an animal cell that is missing one organelle.  In order to find that organelle a want ad will need to be placed in the classified ads section of the newspaper.  The ad should give a detailed description of your missing organelle as well as its function.
 

The Task

Here is your task:
 

• First, you will be assigned a group of 3 members.
• Each group member will assume one of the following roles:
• Function finder--Your job is to research the function of the missing organelle.
• Description finder--Your job is to research the description of the missing organelle.
• Picture finder--Your job is to research and find a picture of your missing organelle.
• Resources:
• http://library.thinkquest.org/12413/structures.html
• http://cellbio.utmb.edu/cellbio/
• http://www.cell-biology.com/organ.html
• http://www.rtt.ab.ca/rtt/tmills/cell.htm#org
• http://www.cbc.umn.edu/%7Emwd/cell.html
• Textbook
• Diagram worksheet
• Using the research gathered, each group should develop a classified ad explaining in detail the description and function of the missing organelle.  This part of the webquest should be done using Microsoft Word. 
• Each group ad should be saved on the class server in a folder with your group name.

When your ad is complete you should place it in the folder named "Classified Ads" in Presswriter. 

Rubric

Click here to see grading rubric.

Each group should obtain a copy of the Classified Ads that have been compiled by the class.  As a group, you should read each ad and identify which organelle is being described in that ad.

This activity has allowed you to review the structures and functions associated with animal cells.  After completing this webquest, you should be familiar with all of the cell structures, including a description, the function and the ability to identify the structure on a diagram.

When the webquest is complete, here is another idea to explore:
1)  Why is an animal cell distinguished from a plant cell?   What are the differences?
      To explore this question further try the following link: 
http://www.wellesley.edu/Biology/Courses/Plant/plant.html
 

www.discoveryschool.com
www.freeclip-art.com
www.cellsalive.com/cells/animalcell.htm
www.rtt.ab.ca/rtt/tmills/cytology.html

I would like to thank my classmates as well as Dr. Lou for their help and guidance throughout the process of creating this webquest.