Science Lesson

Plan
Developed by:
Colin Briggs
Grade level: 8

Lesson Topic: 3D
Cells
Universal
Design for
Learning
Representation
1.1 Offer ways
of customizing
the display of
information.
-Students will
watch a video,
discuss with
classmates and
teachers,
review on
devices and
work together
to create their
3D cell.
1.3 Offer
alternatives for
visual
information.
-Students will
work with
classmates and
a teacher to
complete the
activity.
2.2 Clarify
syntax and
structure.
-Each teacher
will have a
study sheet for
them to help
the students in
their activity.
2.5 Illustrate

Outcomes
GCO:
- Work co-operatively with team members
to develop and construct models of cells
(211-3)
-Distinguish between plant and animal cells
(304-5)
SCO: (in student friendly terms):
Students will be able to understand
the structure of a cell (plant and
animal) by creating a diorama of a
cell with their group.
Objective(s) for this lesson: For students to
understand the plant and animal cell and
how they are different.

Introduction
-To begin, state that todays lesson is the
final lesson of our cell unit and that you
all will be drawing upon what you
learned over the unit.
-From here, go over the agenda, which
you should have written on the board
prior to the beginning of the class (see
attached page for agenda).
APK - In groups, students can talk about
their respective cell (plant or animal)
based on what table they are at. Allow 2
minutes for this and then ask tables to
share with the class.
Focus Question
How are your cells as a human different
than plant cells?
During/Learning Activities
Begin the lesson with an overall question:
How are your cells as a human different
than plant cells?
-Discuss with your table the elements
within the two cells and record as a group.
Pull up a list of the actual elements on the
smartboard or whiteboard as a reference
-Explain why the video is appropriate for

Required
Materials, Tools
and Technology

2 paper
plate

2 shoe box
covers
(previously
painted green)

Markers/sh
arpies,

Coloured
tags,

Parts of the
Cell Rap

Countdown
Clock/Timer

Colourful
modelling clay

Toothpicks
(50
toothpicks)

Labels (50
labels prewritten)

Beads

Yarn

Pipe
cleaners

Buttons

Rubberban
ds
Special
Concerns
-Establish
attention getter
(Teacher will say:
Cells,cells, and
students respond
with, theyre
made of
organelles!)
-Students will be
numbered off 1-4
and sit at the
table with their
number.
-Tables would be
set up for easy
group access
(only 4 groups

Parts of a Cell- 3D Model Activity

What you will need
Animal Cell

Plant Cell

clay
paper plates
pins
toothpicks & tape
labels

clay,
shoe box
yarn
pipe cleaners
buttons
rubber bands
toothpicks
construction paper
cardboard

Parts of the Cell

ANIMAL CELLS

PLANT CELLS

Cell Membrane

Cell Membrane

Cytoplasm

Cytoplasm

Nucleus

Nucleus

Golgi Apparatus

Golgi Apparatus

Mitochondria

Mitochondria

Endoplasmic Reticulum

Endoplasmic Reticulum

Ribosomes

Ribosomes

Vacuoles

Central Vacuole

Lysosomes

Cell Wall
Chloroplasts

Agenda
Introduction to the lesson
APK

 State the focus question of the lesson: How are your cells as
a human different than plant cells?
Explain activity
Do the activity
Presentation of cells
Conclusion
Timer Link:
http://www.online-stopwatch.com/eggtimer-countdown/fullscreen/
Examples of 3D Models: