Plant Cells
Competency C1. Compare and describe agricultural plants based on properties, functions, and physiological needs. Competency D4. Demonstrate knowledge of biochemical and cellular processes as they relate to AFNR systems.
Description
Plant cells contain many key structures that are vital to a study of plant physiology and energy conversion. Several of these key structures include plant cell walls, the nucleus, chloroplasts, mitochondria, endoplasmic reticulum, and other organelles.
Resources
- Cell Structure and Function Video Playlist (Amoeba Sisters)
- Cell Diagram and Organelle Descriptions
- Microscope lab with prepared plant specimens
- Cells Alive Interactive Cell Models
- Comparing Plant Cells Lab
- Plant Cell Lab Activities
- Plant Cell Lab
Teaching Methods
Lecture Discussion, Demonstration, Experiment, Game and Simulations, Supervised Study