Content Standard: C. Cells
Students will understand that cells are the basic units of life.
Common Assessment(s): LAD Task: Microscopes in the Lab

Performance Indicators Students will be able to:	Essential Elements (Specific grade level learning objectives)			Suggested Performance Activities	Suggested Classroom Assessments	Vocabulary
1. Compare and contrast human organ systems with those of other species.	Understand similarities or differences between human and animal anatomy.			Students will compare human body systems to frog (Frog Dissection)	Students use detailed drawings to demonstrate similarities and differences.	organs cell organelles animal
2. Prepare and examine microscope slides of single-celled and multi-celled organisms.	Students will prepare both wet and dry mount slides. Observe microorganisms collected from the environment and compare to plants and other multicelled samples.			Students construct dry, wet, and stained mounts of various cells.	Students draw and label different cells as seen under microscope. Students are assessed on microscope parts and proper use as well as how to prepare various slides.	monera protista fungi animalia plantae prokaryote eukaryote wet mount cover slip slide