Stop Motion Video: Amusement Park Ride of a Cell Organelle
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Stop Motion Video: Amusement Park Ride of a Cell Organelle

Grade 6MathScience5 days
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This project engages sixth-grade students in a hands-on learning experience by having them create stop motion videos that depict the functions and structures of plant or animal cell organelles through the imaginative setting of an amusement park ride. The project integrates the study of cell biology with the application of geometric concepts, as students must design and calculate areas for their theme park maps, and articulate the roles of organelles using creative scriptwriting. Through this interdisciplinary approach, students deepen their understanding of cellular structures while developing skills in digital media creation, problem-solving, and collaboration.
Stop Motion VideoCell OrganellesGeometryCreative ScriptwritingDigital Media CreationInterdisciplinary Learning
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Inquiry Framework

Question Framework

Driving Question

The overarching question that guides the entire project.How can we design and create a stop motion video that effectively models the functions and structures of a plant or animal cell organelle, helping us understand its role in living organisms and evaluate how mathematical concepts can be applied throughout this process?

Essential Questions

Supporting questions that break down major concepts.
  • What are the key functions and structures of a plant or animal cell organelle?
  • How can we model the functions of a cell's organelle using stop motion video?
  • How does understanding the structure and function of cell organelles help us in understanding living organisms better?

Standards & Learning Goals

Learning Goals

By the end of this project, students will be able to:
  • Students will be able to describe the key functions and structures of a selected plant or animal cell organelle.
  • Students will create a stop motion video that models the function of a cell organelle.
  • Students will apply mathematical concepts of geometry in the design and creation of their stop motion video scenes.
  • Students will understand and explain the role of cell organelles in the context of the larger living organism.
  • Students will develop skills in digital media creation, collaboration, and problem-solving through project-based learning.

Next Generation Science Standards

MS LS1-1
Primary
Conduct an investigation to provide evidence that living things are made of cells either one cell or many different numbers and types of cells.Reason: The project involves students in creating a model that depicts cell organelles, thus directly engaging them in the investigation of cellular structures and functions.

Common Core State Standards for Mathematics

6.G.A.1
Secondary
Find the area of right triangles, other triangles, special quadrilaterals, and polygons by composing into rectangles or decomposing into triangles and other shapes; apply these techniques in the context of solving real-world and mathematical problems.Reason: Students will apply mathematical concepts in planning and creating stop motion videos, which may involve calculating areas of shapes analogous to cell organelles.

Entry Events

Events that will be used to introduce the project to students

Virtual Reality Adventure

Kick off with a Virtual Reality session where students explore a miniature amusement park inside a cell, experiencing rides that showcase different organelle functions, encouraging them to view cells from an engineer's perspective.
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Portfolio Activities

Portfolio Activities

These activities progressively build towards your learning goals, with each submission contributing to the student's final portfolio.
Activity 1

Cell Organelle Adventure Map

In this activity, students will design and construct a 2D map of an amusement park themed around a specific cell organelle. This map will help them conceptualize how they will model the organelle's functions in a physical space, providing a foundation for their stop motion video.

Steps

Here is some basic scaffolding to help students complete the activity.
1. Choose a plant or animal cell organelle to be the theme of your amusement park ride.
2. Research the structure and function of the chosen organelle, noting key features that can be modeled.
3. Draw a draft map of the amusement park on paper, highlighting areas that represent different functions of the organelle.
4. Using geometric shapes, calculate the area of each section of the park related to the organelle features.
5. Finalize your map, ensuring that each section is clearly labeled with its corresponding organelle function.

Final Product

What students will submit as the final product of the activityA detailed 2D amusement park map representing the chosen organelle and its functions, complete with calculated areas of various sections.

Alignment

How this activity aligns with the learning objectives & standardsAligns with MS LS1-1 by having students investigate and model organelle structures and functions; aligns with 6.G.A.1 through the application of geometry in mapping.
Activity 2

Stop Motion Scriptwriting Workshop

In this second activity, students will write a script that narrates the journey through their amusement park, detailing each organelle's function and its role in the larger organism context. This forms the narrative backbone for their stop motion video.

Steps

Here is some basic scaffolding to help students complete the activity.
1. Review the amusement park map and identified organelle functions from the previous activity.
2. Draft a narrative that describes the 'experience' of visiting the park, including explanations of each organelle's role.
3. Incorporate dialogue or narration that connects the organelle's function to its contribution to the cell or organism's life.
4. Organize the script in chronological order, matching the sequence of scenes planned for the stop motion video.
5. Peer review and revise the script for clarity, accuracy, and engagement.

Final Product

What students will submit as the final product of the activityA complete script that can be used to narrate the stop motion video, illustrating the functions of the organelle in an engaging manner.

Alignment

How this activity aligns with the learning objectives & standardsAligns with MS LS1-1 by ensuring students articulate the role and function of cell organelles within a narrative.
Activity 3

Animating the Organelle Odyssey

In this activity, students begin the production phase by creating a stop motion video. They will animate the amusement park rides they designed, ensuring accurate and creative representations of their chosen organelle's functions.

Steps

Here is some basic scaffolding to help students complete the activity.
1. Set up the physical materials needed for your stop motion video, including models of the organelle and amusement park.
2. Utilize the script to plan out the sequences and shots needed for your stop motion animation.
3. Capture each frame of your stop motion video, making adjustments to models and scenes as necessary to ensure smooth animation.
4. Edit the captured footage to create a coherent stop motion video, adding the narration or dialogue according to your script.
5. Finalize the video with transition effects, sound, and any last modifications to enhance storytelling.

Final Product

What students will submit as the final product of the activityA fully edited stop motion video showcasing the amusement park and its organelle-themed rides, with clear connections to the organelle's functions and roles.

Alignment

How this activity aligns with the learning objectives & standardsCovers MS LS1-1 by modeling organelle functions in a dynamic format; involves 6.G.A.1 through spatial planning and geometry in creating sets.
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Rubric & Reflection

Portfolio Rubric

Grading criteria for assessing the overall project portfolio

Organelle Odyssey Project Rubric

Category 1

Understanding of Cell Organelle Functions

Assessment of students' ability to identify and explain the key functions and structures of a selected plant or animal cell organelle.
Criterion 1

Identification of Key Structures

How well does the student identify and outline the key structures of the selected cell organelle?

Exemplary
4 Points

Student provides detailed and accurate descriptions of all key structures of the selected organelle, with insightful connections to their roles within the cell.

Proficient
3 Points

Student identifies most key structures of the selected organelle with accurate descriptions and clear connections to their roles.

Developing
2 Points

Student identifies some key structures of the selected organelle but with limited descriptions and weak connections to their roles.

Beginning
1 Points

Student struggles to identify key structures of the selected organelle and provides minimal or inaccurate descriptions.

Criterion 2

Explanation of Functions

To what extent does the student's work explain the functions of the selected cell organelle?

Exemplary
4 Points

Student thoroughly explains the functions of the organelle with clear, creative examples that demonstrate deep understanding.

Proficient
3 Points

Student explains the functions of the organelle adequately, with appropriate examples demonstrating solid understanding.

Developing
2 Points

Student provides limited explanations of the organelle's functions, with few examples illustrating basic understanding.

Beginning
1 Points

Student provides minimal explanations of the organelle's functions with little evidence of understanding.

Category 2

Application of Geometric Concepts

Evaluation of the student's ability to apply geometric concepts in mapping and designing the amusement park.
Criterion 1

Use of Geometric Shapes

How effectively does the student use and manipulate geometric shapes to create the amusement park map?

Exemplary
4 Points

Student uses a wide variety of geometric shapes effectively, demonstrating advanced skill in composing and decomposing shapes.

Proficient
3 Points

Student uses geometric shapes appropriately with good skill in composing and decomposing shapes.

Developing
2 Points

Student uses geometric shapes inconsistently, with basic skill in composing and decomposing shapes.

Beginning
1 Points

Student struggles to use geometric shapes correctly and demonstrates minimal skill in composing and decomposing shapes.

Criterion 2

Calculation of Area

Assessment of the student's accuracy and understanding in calculating areas of the amusement park sections using geometric principles.

Exemplary
4 Points

Student demonstrates accurate and precise calculations of all areas, with a thorough understanding of underlying geometric principles.

Proficient
3 Points

Student accurately calculates most areas, showing good understanding of geometric principles.

Developing
2 Points

Student calculates areas with some errors, showing partial understanding of geometric principles.

Beginning
1 Points

Student struggles with area calculations, showing little understanding of geometric principles.

Category 3

Creative Project Execution

Evaluation of the student's ability to creatively design and produce the stop motion video, reflecting their understanding of the organelle's role.
Criterion 1

Script Quality and Engagement

How engaging and coherent is the script that narrates the stop motion video?

Exemplary
4 Points

Script is highly engaging and coherent, clearly narrating the organelle's journey with creative flair and accuracy.

Proficient
3 Points

Script is coherent and engaging, effectively narrating the organelle's journey with accuracy.

Developing
2 Points

Script is somewhat engaging, with some parts that effectively narrate the organelle's journey but lacks clarity in others.

Beginning
1 Points

Script lacks engagement and coherent narration of the organelle's journey, with minimal structure.

Criterion 2

Video Production and Creativity

Quality and creativity of the stop motion video in representing the organelle's functions and roles.

Exemplary
4 Points

Video is highly creative, with smooth transitions, well-coordinated scenes, and a clear representation of the organelle's functions.

Proficient
3 Points

Video is creative and well-coordinated, with clear representation of the organelle's functions.

Developing
2 Points

Video shows some creativity, with varied coordination and only partially clear representation of the organelle's functions.

Beginning
1 Points

Video lacks creativity and coordination, with unclear representation of the organelle's functions.

Reflection Prompts

End-of-project reflection questions to get students to think about their learning
Question 1

Reflect on your understanding of the key functions and structures of plant or animal cell organelles. How has this project influenced or deepened your understanding?

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Question 2

On a scale from 1 to 5, how effectively do you think your stop motion video explained the function of the chosen cell organelle?

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Question 3

Which skills did you most improve through this project? (Select all that apply)

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Digital media creation
Collaboration
Problem-solving
Understanding cell biology
Applying mathematical concepts
Question 4

What were the biggest challenges you faced when working on the stop motion video, and how did you overcome them?

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Question 5

Reflect on your experience with incorporating mathematical concepts in this project. How did it contribute to your overall learning and the project's outcome?

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