Download 6-8 Lesson Plan 6 - Delaware Access Project

Lesson Plan: 6
Teacher(s):
Subject: Science
Unit: 6-8 Plant & Animal Cells
Grade band(s): 6-8
Number of students:
Setting:
Lesson Objective(s):
Objective 1: Students will be able to identify the features and functions of a cell.
Objective 2: Students will identify similarities and differences between animal and plant cells.
Connections to the GBEs:
Standard(s):
Nature and Application of Science and Technology 8.3 Accurately collect data through the
selection and use tools and techniques appropriate to the investigation. Construct tables,
diagrams, and graphs, showing relationships between two variables, to display and facilitate
analysis of data. Compare and question results with and from other students.
Essence: Collect, record, and compare data
E1: Collect, display, and compare data related to an investigation.
E2: Collect, display, and compare data related to an investigation.
E3: Record data in a given chart or table.
Life Processes 7.3 (1) Explain that individual cells are able to carry out basic life functions that
are similar in organisms; however, explain that multi-cellular organisms, cells become
specialized, interdependent upon one another, and unable to survive dependently.
Essence: Cells and organisms
E1: Explain what happens to cells in multi-cellular organisms.
E2: Identify the function of individual cells.
E3: Identify if given examples are multi-cellular organisms.
Life Processes 7.5 Observe and sketch cells using microscopes and other appropriate tools.
Compare and contrast plant, animal, protest, and bacterial cells by noting the presence or
absence of major organelles) i.e., cell membrane, cell wall, nucleus, chloroplasts,
mitochondria and vacuoles) using the sketches and other resources.
Essence: Cell types
E1: Compare and contrast different cell types.
E2: Label the parts of a given cell.
E3: Identify given cells as plant or animal.
Least support
Moderate support
Most support
Collect, display, and
compare data related to an
investigation.
Collect, display, and compare data
related to an investigation.
Record data in a given chart or
table.
Compare and contrast
different cell types.
Label the parts of a given cell.
Identify given cells as plant or
animal.
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Explain what happens to
cells in multi-cellular
organisms.
Identify the function of individual
cells.
Identify if given examples are
multi-cellular organisms.
Materials:
Science Journal
Plant/animal cell models and diagram
Cell rap video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-zafJKbMPA8
Edible Cell materials and instruction sheet
Activities:
1. Review and Recap: Teacher should review
structure of plant and animal cells. Compare and
contrast. Use a video to summarize facts:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-zafJKbMPA8
2. Jell-O Cell Activity: Students make an edible
cell using Jell-O, Knox gelatin and candy. See
instruction sheet for more information.
3. Cell Comparison: View the completed cells
and compare structural and shape differences.
Students can make various cuts (cross and
longitudinal) across cells, take photos or draw
cells from different angles. Students should
record observations in their Science Journal.
4. Group share/snack: Have students share
findings and enjoy their edible Jell-O cells!
Warm-up:
Cell rap video and review and recap.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-zafJKbMPA8
Key Vocabulary:
Golgi apparatus or Golgi bodies
Science Journal
Nucleus
Endoplasmic Reticulum (ER)
Mitochondria
Cells
Ribosomes
Vacuoles
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Barriers:
Print
Non-verbal communication
Universal Design for Learning (UDL) brainstorm:
Representation
How will instructional content
and materials be presented
to the students (the “what” of
learning)?
Actions/ Expression
How are the students able to
interact with the materials and
demonstrate knowledge (the
“how” of learning)?
Engagement
What interests and engages
students in the learning process
(the “why” of learning)?
Teaching Strategies:
Modeling
Brainstorming
Graduated guidance
Scaffolding
Think aloud
Assessments:
Response mode:
Presentation
Teacher observations/checklists
Possible accommodations to use with this lesson:
Picsyms
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Multimedia
Closing Activity:
Students will present Jell-O cells to class.
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