The Cell Cycle Catastrophe

What Would You Do?

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Since the ability of miniaturization was perfected, new and unexplored areas in science were being researched at a greater level than ever

thought 118 years ago. And so begins our story…

It was to be a routine trip through the blood vessels to help map uncharted areas of the human body and to surgically cure any abnormalities found. However, the trip turned into an adventure as well as a biological opportunity.

It is still unknown what really happened and why the cell-craft, the "Somatic I" began to have problems just half way through its journey, but the fact remains that the cell-craft, was in trouble deep below epithelial layers of skin, muscle, and bone.

The travelers of the Somatic I, having traveled 100's of micro-miles within the blood system, had no true idea what to make of the situation, especially when they discovered cancerous tissues.

Encountering four main types of cancerous tissues such as "Carcinoma", "Sarcoma", "Leukemia", and "Lymphoma" meant that the crew had to investigate, understand, and heal the damaged tissue if they were ever to save the patient they meant to just explore, a goal agreed upon by all the members.

Unfortunately, the Somatic I communication radio was broken except for an occasional emergency distress beacon. The only functional systems that were on board included a data computer, life support, various tools, food replicator, and minimal impulse engines. Somehow, they would have to save the patient and return to the surface safely.

This story is about a group of highly intelligent, young, good-looking and adventurous people on their quest to save their patient and themselves from a…

"Cell Cycle Catastrophe"!!!

Cell Cycle Catastrophe Anchors

Introduction	Resources
Task	Evaluation
Process	Conclusion

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The Task

You and your team are to return to the surface after your ordeal alive. Once on the surface and re-miniaturized, you have been invited to make a presentation in the form a dramatization Video about what went wrong, how you cured the cancerous tissues, what you learned about cells, and what procedures you use to survive. Detailed information about your trip in the form of a digital Portfolio and non-formal Presentation is required.

Mission Control Video: Classified Top Secret

(Click Above to Play/Download (.wmv file))

The Process

1. Each team member is to choose one of the following characters:

· Medical Officer:

Responsible for all medical, biological, and chemical concerns with the human body. Called upon in the event of an emergency and/or when to identify cancer and how to cure it.

· Mission Counselor:

Responsible for any information and support about the emotional and concerning effects cancer has on humans. Called up in the event of a breakdown or to provide care during the trip.

· Cellular Engineer:

Responsible for biological, electronic and/or mechanic devices that are used by the team. Called upon to know about surgical tools and/or even the working system of the cell craft.

· Security Officer:

Responsible for maintaining order and logistic decisions for the team. Called upon to help solve any mysteries or concerns that develop during the trip; required to know a little about cancer facts, support, and engineering.

· Other:

If the group deems it necessary to have another member title or character on the team. (Must clear with teacher first)

2. Each group will receive a briefing on cancer prior to the trip (lecture). During, after, and/or before the catastrophe, the team is required to go on a "downloading/surfing" expedition via computer to learn and gather facts about the four main types of cancers (some time will be given in class; but the majority of the time will be outside of class). Each team member is to take their research and apply it to their character`s role and any encounters. Be sure to agree and learn as a group about all the information so each has some idea about the topic(s) and gather and save resources as you go.

· Try to gather as many facts (not theories) as you can from the computer about how "your" character would relate to the trip, cells, cell division, and cancer. The goal would be 3-5 facts per character.

· It may help to find some major cellular differences between healthy cells and cancerous ones such as: shape, nutrient requirements, communication, locations, cause and effects, and/or treatments.

· Feel free to use other resources related to the online information such as related links to your specific topic.

· No resources/references are to be used for this assignment in the form paper notes/text/magazines/journals, CDROM’s, DVD’s, Blue-ray, or any other non-online material. However, these resources may be used as supplementary materials to help understand information related to cancer and/or your character. Technically, everything is to be internet based. As long as the resource/reference is on the web, they can be used; this would include your online textbook.

· Full references (a minimum of 3 different ones) of your research are required. Do not use social references (i.e. Google or Wikipedia) or verbal references. Use the following link to help create your references: APA Referencing

· See resource links below under “the Resources”

3. From the information gathered, develop the Cell Cycle Catastrophe dramatization portfolio, video, and presentation by following the listed guidelines:

Portfolio

All information that pertained to your video is to be placed in a digital folder (tbd) and due with the groups video:

· Include names, “all” references, sketches, brainstorming, research, outlines, scripts, photos, or any other items that pertained to your video. Since this is to be all digital you may have to scan items in order to place them in your folder for review.

· Include typed items that should be overlooked or ignored within the video (bloopers). These items will then not be held against you and/or your group. You may be prudent to print a copy to be given prior to the presentation date.

· Include any concerns or problems that need to be addressed prior to grading that may involve a group member not co-operating or problems with technology, etc… You may be prudent to print a copy to be given prior to the presentation date.

Video

Project should be well managed and rehearsed, educational yet creative, and properly videoed in the areas of grammar, technology, professionalism, and censorship:

· A total of 10-20 minutes (25+ minutes points may be deducted) for the quality video is required.

· Be highly aware especially to sound and lighting. If either one of these key areas are lacking, a dramatic decrease in your grade may occur.

· At least 3-5 facts (not theories) are needed in the video about how "each" field and/or character would relate to the mission, cell division, and cancer in the human body. Full references (minimum of 3 different ones) are required and are to be placed in portfolio. See: APA Referencing

· Include as many manipulatives needed to go along with the story such as props, illustrations, animation, drawings, etc...

· You may use "stand-in`s" (other people) with your video.

· Stay focused on the requirements of the assignment.

· Each member of the team needs to have about equal time on the video. Having a separate person (not on the team) to run and/or direct the video is high suggested. If someone is camera shy, then their voice needs to be heard.

· The video may be filmed with real characters (yourselves), inanimate objects (toys/dolls/action figures) and/or stop motion clay / computer generated illustrations.

· Safety is to be highly stressed (i.e. no fire, no explosions, no dangerous stunts, and/or no real guns/knives/arrows of any kind (exception is water/nerf/toy/props (no paintball))). Use common sense!

· Have credits before or after the video (optional).

· No character (stand-in’s are fine) is to die or get killed (an injury is fine) in the video.

· Video may be placed on a DVD or Blue-ray, saved as a media file to a CDROM / flash drive, or physical brought in as a camera. Please make your intentions known a few days before the assignment is due.

Presentation

Give a “de-briefing” in front of a group of scientists, family members, and reporters (in other words the class) and try to answer the following in your video: (This may be performed prior to the video being shown):

· How did you decide what to do during your encounters in order to keep you and the patient alive?

· What problems did you encounter on the trip as a group?

· What good things came out of the trip as a group?

· How did knowing about cells, cell division and cancer help you make it to achieve your goals?

The Resources

"Click a Choice Below"

"You May Wish to Follow Related Links"

Online Dictionary

Online Encyclopedia

American Institute for Cancer NCI: Cancer Information Surgical Tools Cancer Society Medline Plus

Biomedical Engineering Cancer Support Cancer News How a Sub Works Cancer Statistics and Facts

See Classroom Website

Search Link and Online Resources

If Necessary, Activate Your Local On-Board “Holographic” Librarian

(Meaning, Physically Visit an Area Library and Ask for Help)

Wells County Public Library

Referencing Your Facts: 3 Minimum

APA Referencing

Create a document file to copy/paste all facts that you find

Using the Citation Machine, create an APA Reference

Place as much information as you can on the Citation Machine webpage for APA

If no first / last name authors then do not use; if no date then use current date

After clicking “create citation”, copy / paste to document file

Place document file (with others in your group) in your portfolio folder

Cancer Related Videos

Idea of this Web Quest was Inspired by Star Trek and

the Movie, “the Fantastic Voyage”, 1966

See Movie Trailer

(May Wish to Rent/Buy/or Stream Full Video)

For Sending a Message to Mission Control in the Event of a

Question, Concern or Comment

Click the “Beacon” Below

(If Necessary, Mission Control’s Door is Always Open if Beacon is Not An Option, Just “Beam” In)

The Evaluation

Project DUE: TBA

(10% Off Grade If Late)

For a Collaboration Rubric of "Cell Cycle Catastrophe"

Click the “DNA” Below

(Grade Differences May Be Subject to Individual/Group Situations)

For a Project Help Guide

Click the "Somatic II" Below

The Conclusion

During this scientific exploration and experience share, what you will learn with each other; it is an essential part of scientific inquiry. It will be fine to have some disagreements and debates, just remember to be flexible and willing to do your part. Try to put as much effort into the project as you can, be imaginative, ask questions, and participate to the fullest of your ability. In the science of biology, these issues face scientist and people every day!

Cell Cycle Catastrophe Anchors

Introduction	Resources
Task	Evaluation
Process	Conclusion

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