HISTOLOGY

COMPARE/ CONTRAST PROJECT

DIRECTIONS:

You have read pages 38-44 in your textbook. These pages cover background information about epithelial and connective tissue. Now you are to fill in the graphic organizer given in class and write a paragraph to answer the following student's dilemma.

 

PROMPT:

Jack has been looking through the microscope at various tissue slides. He is still finding it difficult to determine the details of each type of tissue. In particular he can not find the basement membrane. He asks his partner the following questions.

  • What features or characteristics do you use to determine if it is epithelial or connective tissue?
  • What features or characteristics are similar between the two tissues?
  • Are the similarities helpful in distinguishing the tissues?
  • Are there any other comparisons or differences that might help Jack?

 

SCORING GUIDE
Exceeds Expectations
Meets Expectations
Progressing
Not Acceptable
Organizer is complete with accurate details necessary for a thorough discussion. Answer contains thorough discussion of details for both tissue types. It includes a variety of ways to determine which tissue is being examined. Considers details that could confuse Jack. Organizer is complete. Answer contains a discussion of details for both tissue types. It includes ways to determine which tissue is being examined. Organizer is lacking some sections and/or is insufficient details. Answer contains some details for both tissue types. Ways of telling the differences or similarities are lacking or insufficient. Organizer is incomplete or missing. Answer fails to contain enough comparisons and contrasts to differentiate between the tissue types.

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