IPG

Name:
Paloma Pedigo
Subject:
Science
Opening Hook/Warm Up:

Date(s):
10/11/2016
Grade Level:
7
TEK: Recognize differences in structure and function
between animal and plant cells.

Students will fill out the K and W portion of a KWL

chart. In the K portion of the chart students will list
already known differences between animal and plant cells
and the W portion differences students want to learn
about plant and animal cells should be listed. The L
portion will be filled out at the end of the lesson.

Objective: Student Friendly: After observing cells

under a microscope, students will categorize cells as
animal or plant by identifying organelles and their
functions unique to each cell type.
Big Understanding: Cellular function directly correlates with the function of an organism as a whole because cells
make up organisms. Cells are the building blocks or organisms.
Summative Assessment Evidence: A test will be administered at the end of the unit with questions directly
pertaining to this lesson. Formative Assessment will also be applied in the form of the two handouts given to students
during this lesson (Categorizing and Venn Diagram handout)
Higher Level Questions to Incorporate: Based on what you know about plant cells and plants as an organism,
determine why plants benefit from a cell wall? Based on what you know about animal cells and animals as an
organism determine why animals would not benefit from a cell wall?
Instructional Strategies / Student Activities/ Grouping Patterns: In groups of two, students will sit at a microscope
station and upon examination, identify unique organelles, record the function of organelles and categorize slides into
either plant or animal cell. After microscope activity is completed, students will remain in groups and compare and
contrast both cell types using a Venn Diagram. In addition, students should think about and be prepared to answer
HOTQs.
Teacher Input/Modeling: IDO: The differences in structure and function of cells will be presented with guidance from
the interactive website www.cellsalive.com. An example of both an animal and plant cell slide will also be presented
and projected on to a screen while identifying organelles and discussing function. The use of a microscope will be
reviewed briefly.
Guided Practice: WE DO: Discuss both the categorizing handout answers and check if students identified both type
of cells correctly. Discuss Venn diagram and check if students identified some differences and similarities accurately.
CFU (Checking for understanding): Ask students if they have any questions after interactive web presentation and
slide presentation. Ask students if they have any questions regarding microscope use. Walk around microscope
stations and observe students,
Independent Practice: YOU DO (Individual students): Work to identify and categorize slides while in microscope
stations. Fill out Venn Diagram to identify differences in structure and function between both cell types. Think of
answers to higher order thinking questions and share with class.
Ending, Summary / Reflection: Students will complete the KWL chart started at the beginning of the lesson by filling
out the remaining L portion. In this portion of the chart they must address the higher order thinking questions. KWL
chart will be discussed in its entirety and students will reflect on how much they have learned from the lesson and
their new understanding of cells as building blocks of an organism and cells direct correlation to the structure and
function of an organism as a whole. As a homework assignment, students will have to answer the same HLTQ as
previously but this time relate it to the chloroplast.
Materials / Resources:
Microscope, cell slides, microscope user guide, computer with access to the web, and projection screen.
Handouts- KWL chart, two column categorizing handout, Venn Diagram
Textbook as a tool students can reference during microscope activity
Grouping Patterns:
Groups will be informal, turn to neighbor, groups of two, solely formed for the lesson only.
Technology:
Computer with access to the web and the website www.cellsalive.com and a microscope. In addition, the computer
has the have the capacity to project images on to a screen.
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