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CELLS (LL3-EP)
7A
MAKING A MODEL CELL
What is your target level? Use the level ladder to help you reach it.
To get
level
3
You might:
 Make a simple model of an animal cell.
 Identify a part of the cell correctly.
 State some simple facts about cells, e.g. how you see them, what they do,
what they are like.
4
 Make a model animal cell and label most parts correctly using correct key
words.
 Describe what cells are like and what they do.
 Match some parts of the cell to their job correctly.
5
 Make an accurate model animal cell and label most parts correctly.
 Describe what cells are like and what they do.
 Describe the job of some parts of the cell correctly.
6
 Make an accurate model of a plant or animal cell.
 Label all parts of the cell correctly.
 Describe what cells are like and what they do.
 Describe the jobs of each part of the cell correctly.
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Make an accurate model of a plant or animal cell.
Label all parts of the cell correctly.
Explain why it is important to know about cells.
Explain the jobs of each part of the cell correctly.
Explain simply why the cell is good at its job.
8
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Make an accurate model of a specialised plant or animal cell.
Label all parts of the cell correctly, including unusual characteristics.
Explain in detail why it is important to know about cells.
Explain how the cell’s shape is related to its function.
EP
 Make a scale model of a specialised plant or animal cell.
 Label all parts of the cell correctly, including unusual characteristics,
explaining their function.
 Explain in detail the importance of understanding cell structure and
function.
 Explain how the cell’s shape is related to its function.
Which level have you achieved? Choose one improvement target and try it.
Y7 LEVEL-ASSESSED TASKS: L EVEL LADDER (L3-EP)
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It is important that you can communicate your ideas clearly in science.
Use this checklist to help:
Literacy tips
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Levels 3 and 4
Spell the key words correctly.
Write in sentences, using capital letters and full stops properly.
Use apostrophes to show contraction and possession.
Use scientific language appropriately.
Levels 5-7
Spell the key words correctly.
Write in sentences, using capital letters and full stops properly.
 Write in paragraphs where appropriate.
 Use apostrophes to show contraction and possession.
 Demonstrate a sense of audience in your writing.
Levels 8 and EP
 Write in paragraphs and check your spellings and your punctuation (full stops,
commas, apostrophes and capital letters).
 Demonstrate a clear sense of audience in your writing.
Numeracy tips
Levels 3 and 4
 Use the correct units.
 When stating statistics, always use metric units, such as kilometres not miles, metres
not feet, kilograms not pounds.
Levels 5-7
 Use the correct, metric units (e.g. m, s, kg).
 When doing calculations, write down the equation you are using and show your
workings.
Levels 8 and EP
 Use the correct, standard units.
 When doing calculations, write down the equation you are using and show your
workings.