Lesson-Plan-Cells-in-Biological-Systems.docx

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1. Lesson Plan: Cells in Biological Systems
A.Lesson Objective:
a.Explain the cell as a system with interacting parts.
b.Analyze how cellular processes contribute to the functioning of
higher biological system.
c.Apply systems thinking to explain feedback loops within and
beyond the cell.
B.Materials:
Power Point Presentation
Google Meet
Charts
Pictures
C.Introduction to Systems Thinking
The cell is often called as the basic unit of life, but it is more than just a
collection of organelles. Cells in system is more of a package of process
flow, cycle and production. It can be related to a city on how it is
functional that has a system in place. The best example for this is the
transport system, a vehicle is the way of people to connect to other
destinations in which it travels on path or cycle. Also, it can deliver
something to a destination. It is like a cell in biological system; there are
processes and cycle.
D.System Exploration/Activity
a.Case Study/Real-world Example
How pancreas regulate blood glucose (insulin)?
Identify the Internal and External Factors.
b.System Mapping
Activity: Create a system Map of Cell showing the inputs, outputs,
feedback loops in a cell like; showing the interconnections and flow
of energy among Nucleus, Mitochondria, cell membrane, ribosomes
and etc.
c.Behavior Overtime Graph
Mini task: Create a graph for glucose intake and its risk

2. E.Analysis and Reflection:
a.Guiding Questions:
1.What components of the cell are most critical to
maintaining balance?
2.What external factors influence cell systems?
3.How will a body of a diabetic insulin dependent would react
if insulin no longer be available?
b.Identifying Feedback Loops:
What are the things to consider in a balancing the lifestyle of an
individual with diabetes? Discuss the loops and feedback.
F.Assessment/Evaluation:
1.Explain how cells operate as a system.
G.Reference not less than five (5) in APA style
1.Alberts, B., Johnson, A., Lewis, J., Morgan, D., Raff, M.,
Roberts, K., & Walter, P. (2022). Molecular biology of the
cell (7th ed.). W.W. Norton & Company.
https://www.wwnorton.com/books/9780393884821
2.Assaraf, O. B.-Z., & Orion, N. (2005). Development of
system thinking skills in the context of earth system
education. Journal of Research in Science Teaching, 42(5),
518–560. https://doi.org/10.1002/tea.20061
3.Assaraf, O. B.-Z., & Orion, N. (2010). System thinking
skills at the elementary school level. Journal of Research in
Science Teaching, 47(5), 540–563. https://eric.ed.gov/?
id=EJ887584
4.Meadows, D. H. (2008). Thinking in systems: A primer.
Chelsea Green Publishing. (No freely available website for
full text; see publisher’s site or library)
5.Momsen, J., et al. (2022). Using systems and systems
thinking to unify biology. CBE—Life Sciences Education.
https://doi.org/10.1187/cbe.21-05-0118