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Purpose:
This activity will allow each student to develop a hypothesis about the importance of a cell's nucleus and what characteristic of the cell the nucleus controls. Then through observation of a filmed experiment in which an Amoebas nucleus is removed, the student will determine if his/her hypothesis is correct or needs to be revised. The student will also be introduced to the technique of micro manipulation of a cell. In addition, the student will learn some of the characteristics of Amoeba and the phylum Protozoa.
Summary:
Purpose accomplished first by reading the background information; second by doing the pre activity pert of the exercise; third by watching the film An Inquiry Into the Importance of the Nucleus; and finally, through taking part in a class discussion of what they have seen and how they interpret what they have read and seen.
Objectives Links:
Structure & Function of Prokaryotic, Eukaryotic & Subcellular Organizations
Process Skills Checklist
Materials:
- film An Inquiry Into the Importance of the Nucleus
- lab worksheet
- drawing of Amoeba proteus
Safety Concerns:
No special safety considerations are required for this activity.
Revision Date:
Summer 2001
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