Term 3 Cells and Systems

National Curriculum Standards

Science Inquiry Skills - All

Cells are the basic units of living things and have specialised structures and functions
Multi-cellular organisms contain systems of organs that carry out specialised functions that enable them to survive and reproduce

Weeks

Key Ideas

Microscopes are used to

observe microscopic
objects and organisims

Microscopes are used to

observe the different
types of cells

Learning Goals

Use a microscope to
observe and record
the structure of a
variety of cells and
objects
Label the different
parts of a
microscope

Practicals &
Activities

Text Book
Chapters

Cells from different

kingdoms have different
structures
Organisms can be uni or
multicellular
Cells within a
multicellular organism
have specialised

Distinguish
between animal,
plant and fungal
cells based on their
structure
Distinguish
between uni and
multicellular
organisms

Student
Resources

Getting to know
the microscope pg
46
Observing
prepared slides
(letter E)

Chapter 2

Labelling parts of
the microscope

Textbook

Creating a wet
mount slide (onion
cell)
Chapter 2

Cells are the basic units

of living things

Assessment
Tasks

Looking at pond
water pg 63

Looking at pond
water practical
report

Textbook

structures and functions

There are organelles

within cells with specific
structures and functions

Cells make up all living

things.

4
Organisms can be uni or
multicellular .
Cells have specialised
structures and functions
in the body

5
Cells are organised into
different tissues, organs
and systems

The body functions

using a series of body
systems with specific
structure and
functions.
The digestive system

Describe the
structure and
function of the
organelles within
cells
List the different
organelles in plant
and animal cells
Complete Term 3
CATmicroorganisms
under the
microscope

Build a lolly cell

Organelles
Kahoot!
Research different
organelles and
make a poster

CAT

Chapter 2

Building a lolly
cell

Textbook

Kahoot

Chapter 2

CATmicroorganisms
under the
microscope

CAT- Handout
and rubric

Submit CAT via

Google Drive
List and explain the
function of at least
three different
specialised cells in
the human body

Describe the
structure and
function of the
Digestive system

Specialised cells
table
Muscles get tired

Chapter 3
Multiple choice
quiz

Rat dissection
(demo)
Modelling the
digestive system
with Chunky Soup

Chapter 3

Modelling the
digestive system

Textbook
Internet

Textbook
Worksheet

breaks down food for

energy
7-10
The circulatory system
is responsible for
transporting oxygen
and carbon dioxide
around the body
The respiratory system
enables gaseous
exchange to occur.
The excretory system
is responsible for
expelling waste from
the body
The skeletal system
gives the body shape
and structure
The muscular systems
enable movement.

Describe the
structure and
function of the
following body
systems:
circulatory,
respiratory,
excretory and
musculo-skeletal

Dissections:
Pluck, kidney,
heart and a
chicken wing
Blood type
activity
Examine teeth
using the skulls
Breaking down
fats and oils pg
87
Heart Rate and
Exercise pg 108
Muscle Fatigue
pg 117
Order the
Organs
Make life size
posters of
systems
Cut and paste

Chapter 3 all
parts

Body Systems
Test
Kahoot!
Exit tickets

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