7th Grade Cell Lesson Plan

Topic: cell

Objectives & Outcomes:

• Students will be able to describe the structure and function of a cell.
• Students will be able to compare and contrast the features of a plane cell and an animal cell.

Materials

• Microscopes or magnifying glasses
• Images or diagrams of plane cells and animal cells
• Markers or colored pencils

Warm-up

• Show the students images or diagrams of plane cells and animal cells and ask them to describe what they see.
• Encourage them to use descriptive words such as "round," "membrane," "nucleus," and "cytoplasm."
• Then, have the students draw a diagram of a cell on a piece of paper, including the organelles they saw in the images.

Direct Instruction

• Begin by explaining that all living things are made up of cells.
• Tell the students that there are two main types of cells: plane cells and animal cells.
• Show the students images or diagrams of both types of cells and explain the differences between them.
• Emphasize the importance of the organelles in the function of the cell.
• Use the handouts with descriptions of the organelles to help guide the discussion.

Guided Practice

• Have the students work in pairs or small groups to complete a worksheet on the differences between plane cells and animal cells.
• Go over the answers as a class and point out any misconceptions or errors.

Independent Practice

• Have the students design and conduct a simple experiment to compare the size and shape of plane cells and animal cells.
• Have them record their findings and draw a diagram to illustrate their experiments.

Closure

• Review the main points of the lesson, reminding the students that plane cells and animal cells are different in size and shape.
• Ask the students to share their diagrams and findings with the class.
• Encourage them to ask questions and discuss the significance of their experiments.

Assessment

• Observe the students during the guided and independent practice to assess their understanding of the material.
• Collect and review the students' diagrams and written explanations to evaluate their progress.
• Administer a quiz at the end of the lesson to assess the students' retention of the material.