Cell+Presentation

Your job is to teach the parts of the cell to the class using some kind of technology. You may work in pairs if you like, but you are welcome to work by yourself.


 * Step 1: Choose a way to present **


 * Sway** - Sway is a really simple to use powerpoint-esque way of presenting. Login with your Office 365 account in Clever and click Sway. Share access with your partner so you can both collaborate together.


 * Prezi** - Prezi is a bubblicious way to present. Check out @https://prezi.com

Build a game, explain the parts of the cell along the way. @https://scratch.mit.edu
 * Scratch** - Scratch is a web-based coding program you can use to build your own game.

Have the parts of the cell talk to us and tell us what they do. @http://blabberize.com
 * Blabberize** - Blabberize lets you animate a picture and record your own voice overtop

ios device required Use the backgrounds as the parts of the cell, create avatars of yourself to explain. @https://tellagami.com
 * Tellagami** - Tellagami is an app where you would animate yourself explaining the parts of the cell.

ios device required Hand-make a visual of each of the parts and tell a story to go with each. @https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/telestory/id915378506?mt=8
 * Telestory** - Telestory is an app where you can use video to create a story. Make a newscast, make a music video, use your imagination!


 * Animation** - Make a stop-motion video! Bring your own clay and make models of the organelles. Bring your own videocamera and record it. Maybe use Audacity or Garageband to record the audio.

@https://tackk.com/blogger
 * Tackk** - Make a blog from an organelle's point of view. Pick a cell part and blog about your adventures with other organelles


 * Your Own** - Got your own unique way of presenting? Let me know! You may not do something simple and easy like Powerpoint or Google Slides. But if you know of something neat that you'd like to try, show me. You must get my approval first.


 * Step 2: Create **

You'll have classtime to work on this project. Bring your devices to class every day, or use a chromebook. PICTURES ARE NECESSARY! Make sure you include a picture of each part and a verbal explanation. Here is a list of all the parts you'll need to explain: - Cell Membrane - Nucleus - Nucleolus - DNA - Ribosome - Endoplasmic Reticulum - Mitochondrion (with ATP) - Golgi Complex - Lysosome


 * Step 3: Present **

On Wednesday January 3rd you will present to the class. You can either explain it live, or you can record your explanations and hit play (blabberize, tellagami, etc)

- Make a visual of each part. Don't just tell us about it, show us! You can use your own pictures or use stock images. Whatever works - Spend some time learning how to use each program. During the first couple days, watch some tutorials on how to make it work. I will not be teaching how to do it, you'll have to figure it out yourself. - Make a timeline. Plan your days wisely. Count the number of class periods you have, and figure out what you want to accomplish each day. I will be asking to see your timeline on Day 2. Make your timeline specific! For example, "Tuesday - make the Cell Membrane and the Golgi. Wednesday - make the (etc etc)" - Bring a microphone if you plan on recording
 * Tips **


 * FAQ's **

Q: Can I use my phone to create? A: Yes! Since some of these are app only, you are welcome to bring in your ipad or iphone. HOWEVER, you must be cool. No texting, no instagramming, etc. You are only to use your phone with these apps and these apps only. If I see you using it for anything else, it will be confiscated and you will never be able to use it in the future for the rest of the year.

Q: Will I be able to project on the whiteboard? A: We can project a Chromebook or an apple device (iphones and ipads are all good). I can not help with Android devices or anything else. If you have an adapter you are welcome to bring that in.

Q: How much is this project worth? A: 50 points-- 5 points for each of the 9 parts, and 5 for time.

Q: How long should it be? A: Anywhere from 1 to 5 minutes. No more than 5 minutes please

Q: Will you be giving bonus points? A: Absolutely! If I'm blown away, I'll throw points your way. Don't expect any!! Just think of it as a bonus if you get some. (It's kind of why they're called bonus points.) But don't be sad if you get none, most people won't. BE HAPPY WITH YOUR A+

Q: Can I work on this at home? A: Yes, but only at the end. The last thing I want is for you to do it all at home and then come in to school and have nothing to do for the next several class periods (about 5ish). This is why you're making the timeline, to prevent this. If anything, watch tutorials at home then come in to class ready to work. Then if you run out of classtime at the end, you can do the rest at home.

Good luck and have fun!!