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** (Modified from a WebQuest by [|Mr. Science]) ** You know you're all made of a bunch of cells. Well, we're going to go out and hunt down some of those cells. We'll travel through them and we'll learn what you're really made of. Hold on, we're in for a rough ride!
 * The Great Cell WebQuest**
 * Introduction**

We're getting ready to take you on the journey of your lifetime! You will be shrunk down to the size of a water molecule. This means you will be able to move into and out of a cell. Hold on and we'll be moving any second.
 * Task**

To complete the first part of your assignment, grab your //** Cell Organelle Research Worksheet. **// You’ll need to take notes as we travel. You’re going to have to make a trading card for each organelle. We’ve got the information you’ll need to finish the assignment. You’ll have to polish off this assignment before you move on to the next.
 * Procedure**

You can't go anywhere without a guide. Make sure you look at the information below. That'll keep you from getting lost. I don't know how I could guide you without them. [|Cell Alive Interactive Cell] [|The Virtual Cell] - The Virtual Cell is an online Cell Biology textbook. It provides students with an interactive journey through the cell. [|The Cell and Its Organelles] - Play the Incredible Megacell Game. [|Animal Cell Interactive] - Explore an animal cell. An interactive game with cell information. [|Animal Cells] - The schematic represents an idealized animal cell, e.g., a liver cell. The columns to the left and right of the labels contain links to discussions of the particular structures. This is a challenging site to read, but has some information. [|Cells and Organelles] - An overview of plant and animal cells. [|Biology4Kids] - Good information on cells [|Cell Images] Animal and Plant images [|Cell Organelles and Their Function] - YouTube video [|Animated Cell Rap] - Simple with a good visual and good information
 * Resources**

By the time you get here, you're ready to begin your trading card project. Using the information gathered for your trading cards, it's time to get busy on your cards. Use the **//Cell Organelle Trading Card Assignment Sheet//** to help you do your assignment. Don't print your assignment! Just save it in the file as instructed on your worksheet. When you completed all the cards, you will cut your cards out and clue them together.
 * The Trading Cards**

**Evaluation** You will receive a grade for your Cell Organelle Trading Cards.

**Conclusion** I hope you've learned how important cells really are. You just can't live without them! You should have learned about important organelles. Thanks for coming along. Our trip's been really fun, but it's time to call it quits. Be careful leaving our ship now that you're back to your normal size. Come back real soon!