Description

Overview:

This activity includes two simple hands-on experiments and numerous analysis and discussion questions which will help students understand how the molecular composition and organization of a cell membrane result in its selective permeability. Specific topics covered include ions, polar molecules and nonpolar molecules; simple diffusion through the phospholipid bilayer; facilitated diffusion through ion channels or carrier proteins; active transport; exocytosis and endocytosis. This activity helps students meet the Next Generation Science Standards.

Subject:

Life Science

Level:

Middle School, High School, Community College / Lower Division, Career / Technical

Material Type:

Activity/Lab, Lesson Plan

Author:

Ingrid Waldron, Jennifer Doherty

Provider:

Serendip Studio

Provider Set:

Minds-On Activities for Teaching Biology

Date Added:

11/05/2014