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Cell Structure
Resource ID#: 130132
Primary Type: Lesson Plan
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This lesson will cover the cell structures of both prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells.
Subject(s): Science
Grade Level(s): 9, 10, 11, 12
Intended Audience: Educators
Suggested Technology: Computers for Students, Internet Connection, Overhead Projector,
Microsoft Office
Instructional Time: 1 Hour(s) 35 Minute(s)
Resource supports reading in content area: Yes
Keywords: eukaryote, prokaryotic cell, organelle, organelle functions
Instructional Component Type(s): Lesson Plan, Worksheet, Assessment , Project
, Presentation/Slideshow, Text Resource
Resource Collection: FCR-STEMLearn Cell Biology
ATTACHMENTS
PrePostTestandKeyCellStructure.docx
CellStructureVennDiagramandKey.pptx
NewspaperArticleorComicStrip.docx
NewpaperArticleorComicStripRubric.doc
LESSON CONTENT
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Lesson Plan Template:
General Lesson Plan
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Learning Objectives: What should students know and be able to do as a result of this
lesson?
The student will:
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Prior Knowledge: What prior knowledge should students have for this lesson?
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Students need to know the cell theory and how continuous investigation and/or new scientific
information influenced the development of cell theory. (SC.912.N.3.1)
Student need to know how scientific claims are evaluates through scientific argumentation, critical
and logical thinking and consideration of alternative explanation, in the context of cell theory.
(SC.912.N.1.3)
Student need to know the difference between theories and laws and be able to explain how theory
is developed. (SC.912.N.3.4)
Guiding Questions: What are the guiding questions for this lesson?
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Explain the functions of the following prokaryotic cell structures: cell wall, cell membrane,
cytoplasm, plasmid ribosomes, and flagella.
Describe how structures in cells are directly related to their functions.
Explain the functions of the following eukaryote structures: cell membrane, cytoplasm, nucleus,
nuclear envelope, nucleolus, and chromatin.
How are the characteristics of life manifested in cells?
How is the structure related to the function of each organelle?
What are some differences between prokaryotes and eukaryotes?
Teaching Phase: How will the teacher present the concept or skill to students?
The teacher will present the concept/skill to students through the public Prezi "Prokaryotic vs. Eukaryotic
Cells" by Rachel Buck. Students will take notes using the Cornell Notes method.
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Guided Practice: What activities or exercises will the students complete with teacher
guidance?
Students will take notes on the Prezi presented by the teacher (see Teaching Phase). These notes will
provide students with information to help them with the assessment.
Students will work individually to complete a Cell Structure Venn diagram. Their completed diagrams
should list at least four differences and four similarities between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells. After
each student has completed their individual Venn diagram, they will find a partner. Partners will take turns
explaining their diagrams to each other.
The teacher will move around the classroom to make sure that the diagrams are correct. A sample
completed Venn diagram is included on the second page of the attached document.
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Independent Practice: What activities or exercises will students complete to reinforce
the concepts and skills developed in the lesson?
Student will complete the cell structure newspaper article or comic strip project. This project will reinforce
the concept and skills developed for the lesson. A grading rubric is attached.
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Closure: How will the teacher assist students in organizing the knowledge gained in the
lesson?
The teacher will assist students in organizing the knowledge gained in the lesson through the final
responses on their Pre/Post-Test. Student will have the last 10-15 of class to clean up and finish the posttest.
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Summative Assessment
The teacher will determine if the students have reached the learning target for this learning objective
through a completed the completed Venn diagram (see the Guided Practice section).
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Formative Assessment
The teacher will gain information about the students' understanding before and at the end of the lesson by
administering the attached Pre-Test/Post-Test. An answer key is included on the second page of the
document.
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Feedback to Students
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Students will receive feedback about their performance and understanding during the lesson
through written feedback on the newsletter project.
The teacher will provide feedback in writing on exit tickets.
ACCOMMODATIONS & RECOMMENDATIONS
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Accommodations:
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The teacher will pair students heterogeneously.
The teacher can provide the template for the Venn diagram in a document for students.
The Prezi can be given to students ahead of the lecture.
Extensions:
The news article project provided in the lesson could be used to help students with writing skills. Introduce
real-life situations to help them understand the concepts by using analogies.
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Suggested Technology: Computers for Students, Internet Connection, Overhead Projector, Microsoft
Office
SOURCE AND ACCESS INFORMATION
Contributed by: megan caradine
Name of Author/Source: megan caradine
District/Organization of Contributor(s): Duval
License: CPALMS License - no distribution - non commercial
Related Standards
Name
SC.912.L.14.3:
Description
Compare and contrast the general structures of plant and animal
cells. Compare and contrast the general structures of prokaryotic
and eukaryotic cells.
Remarks/Examples:
Annually Assessed on Biology EOC. Also assesses
SC.912.L.14.2.