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Which subject	Science
What topic	cells
What length (min)	30
What age group	Year or Grade 7
Class size	20
What curriculum
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Number of slides	5
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Lesson plan

Lesson Plan

Topic

Cells

Subject

Science

Grade/Age Group

Year 7

Duration

30 minutes

Class Size

20 students

National Curriculum Alignment

This lesson aligns with the Australian Science Curriculum, focusing on the structure and function of cells.

Objectives

• Students will be able to identify and describe the function of various parts of a cell.
• Students will be able to explain the differences between plant and animal cells.
• Students will develop skills in observation and critical thinking through hands-on activities.

Materials

• Diagrams of plant and animal cells
• Microscopes (if available)
• Prepared slide samples of plant and animal cells
• Worksheet for note-taking
• Whiteboard and markers
• Projector (optional for presentations)

Lesson Structure

Step Number	Step Title	Length	Details
1	Introduction to Cells	5 minutes	Begin with a brief discussion on what cells are. Introduce the concept of cell theory.
2	Types of Cells	10 minutes	Explain the differences between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells, and between plant and animal cells. Show visual aids.
3	Cell Structure and Function	10 minutes	Discuss the main parts of a cell (nucleus, cytoplasm, cell membrane, etc.) and their functions. Use diagrams for illustration.
4	Hands-On Activity	5 minutes	If microscopes are available, allow students to observe prepared slides of plant and animal cells. Otherwise, utilize diagrams/activity sheets.
5	Conclusion and Homework Assignment	5 minutes	Summarise the key points discussed. Assign homework where students will create a diagram of a plant or animal cell and label the parts. Ensure they understand to submit work without presenting.

Homework

Students will create a labelled diagram of either a plant or animal cell, ensuring to highlight the functions of each part discussed in class. The homework will be checked for completeness and understanding without student presentations.

Assessment

• Participation in class discussions and activities.
• Completeness of the homework assignment, focusing on accuracy of cell structures and functions.

Additional Notes

• Ensure to cater to different learning styles with visual aids and hands-on activities.
• Keep track of time to ensure all steps of the lesson are covered.
• Prepare for student questions, especially regarding the differences between plant and animal cells.

Lesson script