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 =The Cell Membrane and Transport=

Wendi Leas Honors and Intro Biology The Cell Membrane and Transport

Objectives and Goals: NC SCOS ~ 2.03 Investigate and analyze the cell as a living system including: Maintenance of homeostasis, movement of materials into and out of cells and energy use and release in biochemical reactions.

Description of the Lesson: This lesson will demonstrate the structure of the cell (plasma) membrane to cells and its importance in maintaining homeostasis of the cell. We will begin with a video to introduce cell transport. We will then look more closely at the structure of the membrane. We will complete a cell transport Web Quest and we will explore osmosis using gummy bears.

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