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Since the ability of miniaturization was
perfected, new and unexplored areas in science were being researched at a
greater level than ever thought 100 years ago.
And so begins our story….
It was… to be a routine
trip through the blood vessels to help map uncharted areas of the human body
and to surgically cure any abnormalities found.
However, it turned into a struggle for survival as well as a biological
opportunity.
It's still unknown what really happened and
why the cell-craft, the "Somatic I" began to have problems just half
way through its journey, but the fact remains that the cell-craft, was in
trouble deep below epithelial layers of skin, muscle, and bone.
The travelers of the Somatic I, having
traveled 100's of micro-miles within the blood system, had no true idea what to
make of the situation, especially when they discovered cancerous tissues.
Encountering four main types of cancerous
tissues such as "carcinoma",
"sarcoma", "leukemia", and “lymphoma” meant that the
crew had to investigate, understand, and heal the damaged tissue if they were
ever to save the patient they meant to just explore ….a goal agreed upon by all
the members.
Unfortunately, the Somatic I’s communication radio was broken except for an occasional
emergency distress beacon. The only functional systems that were on board
included a data computer, life support, various tools, and minimal impulse
engines. Somehow, they would have to
save the patient and return to the surface safely.
This story is about a group of highly
intelligent, young, and adventures people on their quest to save their patient
and themselves from a..……………..
"Cell Cycle Catastrophe"!!!
Cell Cycle Catastrophe Anchors
(click an anchor above)
You and your team are to return to the
surface after your ordeal alive. Once on the surface and re-miniaturized, you
have been invited to make a presentation in the form a dramatization video about what went wrong, how
you cured the cancerous tissues, what you learned about cells, and what
procedures you use to survive. Detailed information about your trip in the form
of a portfolio and outline/script are required.
1. Divide into team members of four or
five. Each group will consist of the following four/five types of characters:
Medical
Officer: is responsible for all medical, biological,
and chemical concerns with the human body.
Cellular
Engineer: is responsible for electronic and/or
mechanic devices that are used by the team.
Security
Officer: is responsible for maintaining order and
logistic decisions for the team.
Other: if
the group deems it necessary to have another member title on the team. (must clear with teacher first)
2. Each group will receive a briefing on cancer prior to the trip. During, after, and/or before the catastrophe, the team is required to go on a "downloading" expedition via a computer to learn and gather facts about the four main types of cancers. Each team member is to take their research and apply it to their character’s role and any encounters. Be sure to agree and learn as a group about all the information so each has some idea about the topic(s).
Try
to gather as many facts (not theories) as you can from the computer about how
“your” character would relate to the trip, cells, cell division, and
cancer. The goal would be 5-10 per
character.
It
may help to find some major cellular differences between healthy cells and
cancerous ones such as: shape, nutrient requirements, communication, locations,
cause and effects, and/or treatments.
Feel
free to use other resources related to the online information such as related
links to your specific topic.
NO
resources are to be used in the presentation in the form texts, software,
videos or any other non-online material.
These may be used as supplementary materials only to help understand the
online information and/or this webquest.
Full
references of your research are required.
3. From the information gathered, develop
the Cell Cycle Catastrophe dramatization portfolio and video by following the
listed guidelines: (DUE on the given date)
1. Portfolio: All
information, references, sketches, research, and/or any other items that
pertained to your video must be turned in as a portfolio (folder)
2. Outline/Script: An outline or general
script is required to go along with video and is to be turned in with the
portfolio. Either the outline or script
does not have to be “word for word”.
3. Video: Project should
be well managed and rehearsed, educational yet creative, and properly videoed
in the areas of grammar, technology, professionalism, and censorship:
A total of 10-20 minutes for the video is required. Remember that quality is more important than
quantity.
At least 5 facts (not theories) are needed in the video
about how “each” field and/or character would relate to the mission, cell
division, and cancer in the human body. Full references are required placed in
portfolio.
As little as 5 manipulatives need to go along with the
story such as props, illustrations, animation, drawings, etc...
You may use “stand-in’s” (other people) with your video.
Each member of the team needs to have about equal time on
the video. Having a separate person (not
on the team) to run and/or direct the video is high suggested.
Safety is to be highly stressed (i.e. no fire, no
explosions, and/or no real guns of any kind (exception is water)).
Have credits before and after the video.
4. Other: If necessary,
type or write any items that should be overlooked or ignored within the
video. These items will then not be held
against you and/or your group. You may
also include any concerns or problems that need to be addressed prior to
grading.
4. Give a presentation in front of a group
of scientists, family members, and reporters (in other words the class) and try to answer the following in your video:
How
did you decide what to do during your encounters in order to keep you and the
patient alive?
What
problems did you encounter on the trip as a group?
What
good things came out of the trip as a group?
How
did knowing about cells, cell division and cancer help you make it to achieve
your goals?
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Collaboration
Rubric
of
"Cell Cycle Catastrophe" by
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Cell Below
During this scientific exploration and
experience share what you will learn with each other; it’s an essential part of
scientific inquiry. It will be fine to
have some disagreements and debates, just remember to be flexible and willing
to do your part. Try to put as much effort into the project as you can, be
imaginative, ask questions, and participate to the fullest of your ability. In
the science of biology, these are issues that face scientist and people every
day……
Cell Catastrophe Anchors
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