Know - Use a light microscope to observe and draw cells Apply - Explain how to use a microscope to identify and compare different types of cells. Starter Revisiting keywords that are required for this topic. Link the key words to the definitions. Main Begin with instruction and explanation of what cells are and how they can be viewed using a microscope. This can be supported with a practical demonstration of how to operate a microscope and they key components. Task 1 - Students should fill in the blanks and label the microscope diagram on their worksheets. Answers on the following slide to be used for self/peer assessment. Task 2 - Begin with an explanation of how to calculate total magnification. Students should copy and complete the table. Practical Prepare an onion skin slide and view using a microscope. Instructions on the slide. **Plenary ** Gap fill exercise, summary of why microscopes are important to biology. Any feedback regarding this resource is greatly appreciated.

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. Any comments regarding the improvement of resources are always welcome.