OPENING

PreStudents will read the textbook section on organelles before unit and answer questions. They will also have to find a definition for the word "analogy", Homework will be stamped for completion while students reflect.

Hook(5 min):

Students will reflect on these questions:

Why are cells important? What functions do they perform that make life possible? What is an analogy? What are the organelles of the cells?

Students will partner up and Think­Pair­Share on reflection Anticipatory set(5 min):

Teacher will ask for volunteers to talk about reflection questions, emphasizing definitions of analogy and why making analogies can be important

Introduction(10 min):

Discuss the Cell Analogy Project. Pass out the project sheets and rubrics.