KS3 ~ Year 7 ~ Specialised Cells

This lesson is designed for the Activate KS3 Science Course, specifically Year 7 B1.1 Module on ‘Cells’

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The lesson starts with an introduction to the definition of ‘specialised’, which follows on to define a ‘specialised cell’ as a cell that has special structures/features to help it carry out its job.

Students are then shown some diagrams of specialised cells and are shown a video, whilst watching the video they are asked to note down as many specalised cells as they can. This work can then be checked and corrected using the answers provided on the PowerPoint.

Students will now each be given a card of information about a the structural features and functions of certain specialised cells. Students will need to walk around the room, sharing information in order to complete a summary table.

Finally, students are asked to complete an ‘Assessment Task’, which is a set of exam-style questions based upon what they have learned the last two lessons. Students can write their answers in their books, the mark scheme for these questions is included so students can assess their work.

Lastly, students are asked to complete a ‘Job Advert’ for one of the specialised cells they have learned about this lesson, the advert should include a description of the job itself and the sort of traits required to perform the job.

The plenary task requires students to copy and complete a set of sentences to summarise what they have learned this lesson.

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