Welcome to 5th - Plant and Animal Cells! I am your teacher, Mrs. Janet Marotte.

This is a five-week course cover the Georgia Standards of Excellence fifth-grade science standards 5SL3 a-c. You will study the parts and functions of both plant and animal cells before working to compare and contrast the two.

At the beginning of each module, always start by reading the overview page for that module. It will outline all the assignments as well as provide you with resources you will use throughout the module. Revisit the overview page as needed as you work through the module. This is where the specific objectives for each module will be noted as well. Note: The requirements below directly match with the list under Module 0 on your Modules page.

Module 0 is an introductory module where you will learn more about me, your classmates, and share with us some information about you and what you already know about cells.

Note: Module 0 is only three days, Monday, February 24th - Wednesday, February 26th, with all components due on the 26th. Since this is only a four-week course, the introductory period is brief, so that we can spend the vast majority of our time on the content. As you read over the required parts of Module 0, note that most of the required pieces can be completed quickly: the survey, email, and practice NearPod presentation. The discussion and slideshow should be what you devote most of your time to, but these as well should be brief get-to-know-you style assignments.

Module 0 Requirements: all due by 2/26/20

View the Module 0 "Course Introductory Video"

This video is narrated by me and digitally walks you through all of Module 0. It gives added explanation on assignments and how to access materials. There will be a similar video for each Module that you should view before beginning your coursework.

Take the Prior Knowledge Survey

This is a non-graded survey worth 5 completion points. It is for me to gain a better understand of your prior knowledge on cell, so be honest.

Check your inbox after February 23rd and respond to the Introductory Email from Mrs. Marotte.

Make sure you adhere to proper email etiquette, as described in the Course Overview video.

Submit the NearPod Introduction & Practice presentation.

Go to NearPod.com and enter the code: LVACD. Follow the directions to complete the practice activities. The presentation slides have a voice recording of the text if needed.

Post your response to the Meet & Greet Discussion on your past favorite school topics.

Make sure you visit the discussion page for detailed directions to view and utilize the rubric.

Submit (via a discussion board) your URL to an "All About Me" Adobe Spark slideshow.

The slideshow should be 3-5 slides long. Please visit the assignments page to access an Adobe Spark tutorial.