KS3 ~ Year 7 ~ Animal & Plant 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 a ‘Cells Rap’ - students will be shown a video, during which they need to write down as many cell organelles as they can. Once they have finished watching their work can be self-assessed using the answers provided.

Next, students will be shown a diagram of an animal and plant cell with the organelles labelled. Students are asked to note down the similarities and differences between these two cells, the answers to this task can then be revealed using the PowerPoint presentation. This is followed by a comprehension task whereby students will need to read an information sheet on ‘Animal & Plant Cells’, using this information they will need to answer a set of questions. The mark scheme for this task is included so students can self or peer assess their work once it’s complete.

Next, students will learn about the functions of each of the organelles. Students will be given a card of information about the function of one of the organelles. They will need to walk around the room, sharing information in order to complete the summary table. Again, this work can be self-assessed once complete.

Lastly students will complete a ‘Team Challenge’ in groups, each group will stand behind a poster and every person has one go to fill in part of the poster (either name/function of organelles), the fastest group to complete the poster correctly wins!

The plenary requires students to summarise what they have learned in the lesson by completing the sentence starters provided.

All resources are included at the end of the presentation. Thanks for looking, if you have any questions please let me know in the comments section and any feedback would be appreciated :)