Download GCMS lesson plan Aug22

ELA standards and matching activity are highlighted in yellow.
Janell Toney
Grade Science
Lesson Plans
August 22 - 26 2016
7th
Monday
Competency: Plant and Animal cells and organelles
Standard: 6.3b(b) Function of plant and animal cell parts (vacuoles, nucleus, cytoplasm, cell
membrane, cell wall, chloroplast) WHST.4 Produce clear and coherent writing in which the
development, organization, and style are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience.
Essential Question: How does he functions of plants and its cells relate to and/or influence the
function of animal cells?
Focus Question: Does plant cell and animal cell have a common ancestor?
Bellringer:
1) What are the four categories of macromolecules?
2) List the parts of the cell theory.
Anticipatory Set: TTW ask the students to recall as many organelles they can think of. TTW then
take each of these organelles and relate them to real life buildings and structures in a city.
Teacher Input: TTW draw pictures while explaining the theory and have the students copy the
pictures into their notes. TTW walk around the class make observations. TTW also show a short
video of the Endosymbiotic Theory as it relates to mitochondria.
Independent Practice: TSW begin writing a story that ties in all the organelles that have been
discussed. The story will review the organelles’ functions and help relate the functions to reallife structures and jobs.
Closure: TSW briefly explain how prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells share a common ancestor.
Homework: TSW continue developing their organelle stories at home. The stories will be due
on Wednesday.
Tuesday
Competency: Plant and Animal cells and organelles
Standard: 6.3b(b) Function of plant and animal cell parts (vacuoles, nucleus, cytoplasm, cell
membrane, cell wall, chloroplast) 8.3(a,b) Differences in plant and animal cells and structure.
Essential Question: How does the functions of plants and its cells relate to and/or influence
the function of animal cells?
Focus Question: How does the four carbon-based molecules influence cell function?
Bellringer:
1. What three scientist contributed to developing the Cell Theory?
2. Why is Robert Hooke relevant?
Anticipatory Set: TTW ask the students two questions to engage them in the lesson. TTW ask,
“What are some of the structures inside a cell that help it to live and perform its role in an
organism?” TTW also ask, “What are the basic life requirements for plants and animals and are
ELA standards and matching activity are highlighted in yellow.
these requirements found on a cellular level?” These questions will be used to introduce the
gizmo activity.
Guided Practice: TSW explore cell structure and organelle functions using the Cell Structure
Gizmo. The gizmo will be completed whole group. This will allow the teacher to have
discussions after each section. Today, the gizmo will be completed through activity A. The
teacher lead discussions will make connections between each section of the gizmo.
Teacher Input: TTW lead the gizmo activity and make connections throughout the activity. TTW
walk around the class making observations on the independent sections of the lesson. TTW
help the students make connections by relating various structures to real-life structures.
Independent Practice: TSW respond to the prior knowledge questions individually. TTW allow
the students time to respond to these questions then briefly discuss them with the students.
Closure: TTW ask the students to answer the focus question on an exit slip card.
Homework: TSW continue developing their organelle stories at home. The stories will be due
on Wednesday.
Wednesday
Competency: Plant and Animal cells and organelles
Standard: 6.3b(b) Function of plant and animal cell parts (vacuoles, nucleus, cytoplasm, cell
membrane, cell wall, chloroplast) 8.3(a,b) Differences in plant and animal cells and structure.
Essential Question: How does the functions of plants and its cells relate to and/or influence
the function of animal cells?
Focus Question: What organelles are found in animal cells but not in plant cells?
Bellringer:
1) What building or structure could be used to represent the Golgi Apparatus? Why?
Anticipatory Set: TTW remind the students of the basic components of a generalized cell
because this concept will connect the animal cell and plant cell to a common ancestor. This
connection will be apparent with activity B.
Guided Practice: TSW explore cell structure and organelle functions using the Cell Structure
Gizmo. The gizmo will be completed whole group. This will allow the teacher to have
discussions after each section. Today, the gizmo will be completed through activity B. The
teacher lead discussions will make connections between each section of the gizmo.
Teacher Input: TTW lead the gizmo activity and make connections throughout the activity. TTW
walk around the class making observations on the independent sections of the lesson. TTW
help the students make connections by relating various structures to real-life structures. TSW
also submit their organelle stories for review by the teacher. TSW have an opportunity next
week to edit their stories using the teacher’s comments.
Independent Practice: TSW also respond to questions two and three of activity B
independently. TTW check the students answers and use this to ensure the students
understand.
ELA standards and matching activity are highlighted in yellow.
Closure: TSW complete a five question exit slip to ensure they understand organelle functions.
Thursday
DCE Science Test
Homework: TSW complete a worksheet that reviews organelles and their roles.
Friday
Competency: Plant and Animal cells and organelles
Standard: 6.3b(b) Function of plant and animal cell parts (vacuoles, nucleus, cytoplasm, cell
membrane, cell wall, chloroplast) 8.3(a,b) Differences in plant and animal cells and structure.
Essential Question: How does he functions of plants and its cells relate to and/or influence the
function of animal cells?
Focus Question:
Bellringer:
TSW be allowed the bell ringer time to review notes for today’s quiz.
Anticipatory Set:
Guided Practice:
Teacher Input: TTW walk and monitor the students as they complete their quiz.
Independent Practice: TSW be assessed on identifying each organelle and as well as its
function. The assessment should be completed in 40 minutes. When all quizzes have been
completed, ttw close out the day.
Closure: TTW ask the students the essential question and tie their response into the carbon
cycle.