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    Lesson Plan: Diffusion and Osmosis: Membrane Transport

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    This lesson plan is for a 2-day unit on diffusion and osmosis for 10th/11th grade biology students. It includes demonstrations and hands-on lab activities to help students understand these transport mechanisms. The goals are for students to understand the role of cell membranes, how molecules move across membranes, and how cells maintain homeostasis. Students will observe diffusion using food coloring and explore osmosis using potato and Elodea cells in various salt solutions.

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    This lesson plan is for a 2-day unit on diffusion and osmosis for 10th/11th grade biology students. It includes demonstrations and hands-on lab activities to help students understand these transport mechanisms. The goals are for students to understand the role of cell membranes, how molecules move across membranes, and how cells maintain homeostasis. Students will observe diffusion using food coloring and explore osmosis using potato and Elodea cells in various salt solutions.

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    This lesson plan is for a 2-day unit on diffusion and osmosis for 10th/11th grade biology students. It includes demonstrations and hands-on lab activities to help students understand these transport mechanisms. The goals are for students to understand the role of cell membranes, how molecules move across membranes, and how cells maintain homeostasis. Students will observe diffusion using food coloring and explore osmosis using potato and Elodea cells in various salt solutions.

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    Lesson Plan: Diffusion and Osmosis: Membrane Transport

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    LESSON PLAN: DIFFUSION AND OSMOSIS

    Subject Area
    Membrane Transport
    Age or Grade
    10th/11th grade Biology
    Estimated
    Length 2 class blocks (~2.5 hrs)

    Prerequisite Students should have a basic understanding of cell structure and


    knowledge/skills biological molecules. They should also be familiar with the concept of
    solute, solvents and concentration.
    Definition of active and passive transport and relating it to real-life
    Description of
    New Content
    examples.
    Demo and lab activities to help students experience diffusion and
    osmosis first-hand.
     Understand the functional role of the cell membrane in cell
    survival.
     Understand the basic mechanisms by which biological
    molecules and water are transported within a living organism.
    Goals
     Appreciate how cells maintain homeostasis through osmosis
    and why it is important.
     Relate the concepts of osmosis and diffusion to
    the requirements of plant and animal cells;

    Materials Diffusion demo: beaker, water, food coloring, hot plate


    Needed
    Osmosis lab: potato slices, salt, distilled water, centrifuge tubes, mass
    balance
    Opener

    a. Engage - Discuss with the class the necessity for the cell
    Procedure membrane as a physical barrier protecting the contents of the
    cell. The selective permeability of the cell should be emphasized.

    b. Demo - Students explore the diffusion through a simple demo.


    Students will write down their observations as the teacher adds a drop
    of food coloring to a beaker of water. This demo is repeated in cold
    water and hot water to study the effect of temperature on the process
    of diffusion. Students are asked to write down and share other
    examples of diffusion experienced in everyday life.
    Development

    a. Pre-lab - Students explore the effect of different concentrations of


    salt solution on Elodea cells under the microscope (Slides are
    prepared in advance). Students are encouraged to sketch the cells
    and make observations on their appearance. The post-activity
    discussion should focus on the student's explanations of the changes
    they observed.

    b. Lab activity - Students work in groups of 2-3 to design and test


    their own hypothesis regarding the effects of various salt solutions on
    the mass and appearance of potato slices. Review the Elodea activity
    if necessary.

    Download Osmosis Lab - Powerpoint or PDF

    Closure

    As a post-laboratory exercise, discuss mechanisms by which cells


    and our body counter the effects of unfavorable osmotic
    environments.
    a. Students will be assessed on their ability to formulate a good
    hypothesis and procedure for the lab. They will also tabulate the
    Evaluation
    collected data and be graded on their understanding and conclusions.
    b. Students will also be given a quiz to assess their understanding of
    the concepts and vocabulary.
    Extensions If time permits, do another lab activity with a selectively permeable
    dialysis membrane. (see reference)
    Optional osmosis lab activity on the web:
    References - http://biology.arizona.edu/sciconn/lessons/mccandless/osmosis.html
    Contemporary Biology: Exploring the Science of Life (Textbook)

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