2.+Planning+and+Preparation

**//Planning //** **//a. Knowledge gaining://** First, students will watch a short video on introducing the topic of animal and plant cells. Second, students will look at the interactive website which will let them engage in the site and obtain information. Next, students will use an informational site for extra information. Students will be able to create their own plant and animal cells including all the parts while searching through classmates group pages to find information. Finally, students will reflect on what they have learned. **//b. Knowledge organizing://** Students will work in groups and independently to organize information collected. First, students will work in a group pick two cell parts posting it to a Google Doc. Second, students will work in groups and research their two cell parts and organize their information into a blog. Finally, students will independently reflect on their learning. **//c. Knowledge sharing://** First, students will use a blog to post research found on cell parts. Next, students can use blog to search for information when creating their own plant and animal cells. Finally, students will use the blog to reflect on what they have learned and comment on others.
 * 2. Planning and Preparation **

**//Preparation //**
 * 1) Teacher will have to create a Google Doc which includes a table that displays group members names and what two cell parts the group will be researching.
 * 2) Teacher will have to create a Blog account for students to organize research, post created animal and plant cell, and reflect on learning.
 * 3) Teacher will have to set up and organize blog for students to fill in.
 * 4) Teacher will have to create a quiz using the CRS for students to answer questions using the clickers.
 * 5) Teacher will have to create a wiki for students to ask the teacher and peers questions and use to follow during activities.