Cell Biology

Topic: The Cell

Objectives & Outcomes

• Students will be able to describe the structure and functions of the main components of a cell.
• Students will be able to identify and compare the similarities and differences between plant and animal cells.
• Students will be able to describe the role of mitochondria and chloroplasts in the cell.
• Students will be able to describe the process of mitosis and the resulting daughter cells.

Materials

• Microscopes
• Slides of plant and animal cells
• Chart paper and markers
• Handouts with pictures and descriptions of the main components of a cell (nucleus, cytoplasm, mitochondria, chloroplasts, nucleolus)

Warm-Up

• Write the following words on the board: nucleus, cytoplasm, mitochondria, chloroplasts, nucleolus.
• Ask students to raise their hands if they have heard of any of these terms before.
• Discussion about the basics of what each term refers to and any associations or associations they might have.

Direct Instruction

• Review the structure and function of a cell, including the different organelles and their functions.
• Use handouts or online resources to provide more detail on specific organelles and their functions.
• Explain the process of mitosis and how it is different from meiosis.
• Use a model or video to demonstrate mitosis and meiosis.

Guided Practice

• Divide the class into small groups and give each group a model of a plant or animal cell.
• Have the groups use the model to label the different organelles and describe their functions.
• Have each group present their findings to the class.

Independent Practice

• Give students a sheet of paper and have them draw and label a representation of a plant or animal cell, including the organelles within it.
• Encourage students to use their textbook and Google to find information on additional organelles not included in their cell model.

Closure

• Review the main points covered during the lesson, including the characteristics that distinguish plant cells from animal cells and the functions of mitochondria and chloroplasts.
• Ask students to share one thing they learned about cells in this lesson.

Assessment

• Observe students during the guided and independent practice to assess their understanding of the material covered.
• Evaluate students projects based on the completeness and accuracy of the information presented, the use of proper vocabulary and the presentation of information, such as through diagrams, graphs or charts.
• Administer a test at the end of the unit to assess student's retention of the material covered.