Grade 5 Notes on "Cells"

Bill Nye the Science Guy

To supplement our Science curriculum, we've been watching Bill Nye the Science Guy episodes that relate to the topics we've been studying. Bill Nye makes science fun and funny! Here is a quote from Bill Nye's Biography on his website: www.billnye.com


"Bill Nye, scientist, engineer, comedian, author, and inventor, is a man with a mission: to help foster a scientifically literate society, to help people everywhere understand and appreciate the science that makes our world work. Making science entertaining and accessible is something Bill has been doing most of his life."

For more information about Bill Nye, his TV shows, videos clips and fun experiments, please check out his website ( www.billnye.com)

Notes on Human Cells

These are the notes for the Human Cells mobile we are making in class:

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Online Virtual Microscope

Many of our students were really intrigued by this interactive online virtual microscope. It simulates a real microscope. Students can look at different types of cells. They can zoom in and out just like a real microscope. To jump to the microscope website click on the picture or the following link:

http://www.open2.net/science/microscope/frames.html

Online Resource for Cells

There are many really good resources on the Internet about cells. Here is a link to Amazing Cells. There, you will find lots of great information about cells. Be sure to check out the interactive program that lets you explore the inside of a cell.

http://learn.genetics.utah.edu/content/begin/cells/

Cells and Cell Structure

In Science we are beginning our study of the Human Body. Our first topic is Cells and Cell Structure. Students were asked to draw and make observations of various cells. We looked at two microscopic images of plant cells (onion bulb and elodea leaf) and two animal cells (amoeba and paramecium). Then the students were asked to compare and contrast the two types.

Onion Bulb Cells

Elodea Leaf Cells

Amoeba Cell (single-celled organism)

Paramecium Cell (single-celled organism)