Semi-Pro

 

Let's begin our discussion about Passive Transport. Answer these questions on the worksheet based on your knowledge of cells:

• What types of substances might be able to move in and out of the cell?

• How do these things move into or out of the cell?

• Why do you think cells exchange substances with the environment?  What facts would you use to support your answer?

 

 

 

 

PART A

Watch the video about Diffusion of food coloring. Make observations of what is occurring. Illustrate your observations and provide a brief explanation of what occurs.

 

Part B

Observe the images of the raisins below. Make observations of the raisins in both pictures. Illustrate your observations and provide a brief explanation of what occurs.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Part C

Observe slices of potatoes on a plate, slices of potatoes emersed in tap water, and slices of potatoes emersed in salt water. Describe the rigidity of each set of potatoes. 

 

 

Notes

Watch the following video about passive transport. Take notes in the cornell notes section of the worksheet.

 

Answer the analysis questions connecting the major ideas explored in each activity to passive transport. The questions can be found on the last page of the Passive Transport Worksheet.