KS3 - Animal and plant cells

Know- State that both plant and animal cells have a cell membrane, nucleus, cytoplasm and mitochondria and plant cells also have a cell wall, chloroplasts and usually a permanent vacuole.

Apply - Compare the structures of both plant and animal cells and relate this to their functions.

Starter
Students match up keywords that they will come across in this topic to their definitions. This can be conducted as a low stakes assessment with answers on the next slide.

Main
Begin with a short video to introduce the basic structures of cells from animals and plants.
Task 1 - Students are shown labeled diagrams of an animal cell and plant cell, they are asked to compare the two cells and identify differences. Answers for self/peer assessment are on the following slide.
Task 2 - In pairs students should read and discuss the information on the worksheet. Then answer the questions.
Task 3 - Focusing on the function of the organelles, students will each be given a piece of information about one organelle. They should draw a tables and aim to complete their table by talking to their peers all of whom have information about the functions of different organelles.

Plenary
Asks students to state one thing that they know now which they did not know before, also asking if there are any outstanding questions. These could be addressed at the time within class.

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