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Dana Errico Middle School/ Special Education Science
Stage 1—Desired Results
Established Goals:
June 3, 2016
Source: New Jersey State Standards
5.3.2.A.1
Group living and nonliving things according to the characteristics that they share.
5.3.6.A.2
Compare and contrast the structure and function of plant and animal cells. (ribosomes,
nucleus, mitochondria, endoplasmic reticulum, cell membrane, chloroplast, chlorophyll,
cytoplasm, nucleolus, lysosomes, Golgi complex/apparatus, vacuole, cell wall, and DNA)
8.1.5.A.1
Select and use the appropriate digital tools and resources to accomplish a variety of tasks
including solving problems.
Desired Understandings: U
Students will have an understanding of both
plants and animal cells. Students will
Essential Questions: Q
understand how a cell makes up all living
things. They will be able to label and describe
• What is a cell?
the different functions within a cell. Students
• What are the main structures within
will gain the knowledge that cells provide
a cell?
structure for our bodies, take in nutrients from
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What is the purpose of each part of
food, and provide us with the energy to live
a cell?
our daily lives.
• What is the difference between
plant and animal cells?
Prior Knowledge:
Prior to the lesson, students will need to have
an understanding that cells are responsible for
keeping all living things alive and moving.
Students will understand…
Students will understand the difference between plant and animal cells.
Students will know …
Students will know the definitions of a cell and how to label the main structures.
Students will be able to . . .
Students will be able to describe the function of each cell structure in a plant and animal
cell.
Stage 2- Assessment Evidence
Other Evidence:
Performance Tasks:
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Cell Research Packet
Cell Foldable
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Answer any questions left on
Google Drive
Independent work/progress
monitored on Google Drive
Use of online resources
Stage 3—Learning Plan
Learning Activities: L
Materials/Technology: Google Drive account, computer, printer, internet access
Students will begin by logging onto their Google Drive accounts and finding the
information that will explain the virtual lesson for the day. The students will click on the
labeled links (lesson, activity, enrichment) to determine the start of the lesson. They will
listen to the teacher explain the cell functions and why they are important to the body
through an audio/visual PowerPoint lesson. The students will have the option to take
notes or go back to the PowerPoint to review.
The students will then explore the different structures within a plant and animal cell by
clicking on the link, also located on their Google Drive, for the activity that corresponds
to the virtual lesson. The students will complete a research packet using articles to learn
about cells and their parts. Students will determine each organelle’s function and how it
impacts all living things. Students will use the websites provided to complete the packet
that will guide them in their study of cells. The sites will help them find additional
information about each organelle. Once completed, they will share the document with
their responses with the teacher.
As an Enrichment activity, the students will complete a detailed, colored
foldable comparing a plant and animal cell. Students will receive directions along with
the foldable that they can download and print out on their own. Holding the paper printed
horizontally, students should fold both ends in so they meet, but do not overlap. Next,
they should color and label the outside left flap as a plant cell and the outside right flap as
an animal cell. With the paper flat with the flaps open, the students will have three
sections formed by the folds. The left section will be for plant cells, the right section for
animal cells, and the middle for general facts about cells. The students will turn in this
project when school resumes. Any questions related to the activities or lesson can be
discussed using Google Drive.
Rubric – Research Packet
32- Well
Excellent Done
1Satisfactory
All questions are answered and are
in complete sentences.
Answers are consistent and
accurate.
Vocabulary words are clearly
defined.
Organelles are placed in the correct
location.
Organelle functions are well
defined.
There are no mistakes in spelling or
grammar.
Handwriting is kept neat and
legible.
Score: ________
Rubric – Cell Foldable Project
32- Well 1Excellent Done Satisfactory
All cell structures are included.
Plant and Animal Cell are correctly
labeled and colored.
Definitions of each cell structure are
correct and written on each side of the
foldable project.
Cell facts and information is written in
the middle of the foldable project.
Handwriting is neat and project is
organized.
Time in class was used effectively.
There are no mistakes in spelling or
grammar.
Score: ________