CMS Lesson Plan Template Week of: Focused Standard/ Element(s ) Essential Question( s) Teacher: Jolly-Smith Course/Level: 7th Grade Life Science Monday 3/30/15 Tuesday 3/31/15 Wednesday 4/1/15 S7L2 Students will describe the structure and function of cells, tissues, organs, and organ systems. a. Explain that cells take in nutrients in order to grow and divide and to make needed materials. b. Relate cell structures (cell membrane, nucleus, cytoplasm, chloroplast, mitochondria) to basic cell functions. S7L2 Students will describe the structure and function of cells, tissues, organs, and organ systems. a. Explain that cells take in nutrients in order to grow and divide and to make needed materials. b. Relate cell structures (cell membrane, nucleus, cytoplasm, chloroplast, mitochondria) to basic cell functions. S7L2 Students will describe the structure and function of cells, tissues, organs, and organ systems. a. Explain that cells take in nutrients in order to grow and divide and to make needed materials. b. Relate cell structures (cell membrane, nucleus, cytoplasm, chloroplast, mitochondria) to basic cell functions. What are the functions of cell organelles? What are the functions of cell organelles? What are the differences between plant and animal cells? BrainPop Video on the cell structure and function Matching quiz for the parts of the cell Students label a diagram of both the plant and animal cells and compare the differences Illustrated Key Terms Students will draw, label, and define key terms in a graphic organizer Illustrated Key Terms Students will continue to draw, label, and define key terms in a graphic organizer Students choose either a plant or animal cell and create a gelatin model and a key of their choice of cell Opening (5-10 min) WorkTime Activities (40 min) Closure Activity (10 min) Differenti ation Strategies Review discussion of the lesson Review discussion of the function and structure of the cell Students present, then eat their model English Language Proficiency Standard 4: English language learners communicate information, ideas, and concepts necessary for academic success in the content. English Language Proficiency Standard 4: English language learners communicate information, ideas, and concepts necessary for academic success in the content. English Language Proficiency Standard 4: English language learners communicate information, ideas, and concepts necessary for academic success in the content. Peer tutor, group work, or individualized instruction Peer tutor, group work, or individualized instruction Friday 4/3/15 NO SCHOOL Additional Notes (targeting student growth) Peer tutor, group work, or individualized instruction Focused Standard/ Element(s ) Thursday 4/2/15 S7L2 Students will describe the structure and function of cells, tissues, organs, and organ systems. a. Explain that cells take in nutrients in order to grow and divide and to make needed materials. b. Relate cell structures (cell membrane, nucleus, cytoplasm, chloroplast, mitochondria) to basic cell functions. Essential Question( s) What is the role and specific function of the nucleus, cell membrane, mitochondria, ribosomes, nucleolus, and the ER? BrainPop Video on the function of the cell membrane Opening (5-10 min) WorkTime Activities (40 min) Lesson 4 Cell structure from pgs 48-56 of the Georgia Coachbook and take a short quiz on cell function and structure Discuss one thing learned from today's lesson Closure Activity (10 min) Differenti ation Strategies (targeting student growth) English Language Proficiency Standard 4: English language learners communicate information, ideas, and concepts necessary for academic success in the content. Peer tutor, group work, or individualized instruction English Language Proficiency Standard 4: English language learners communicate information, ideas, and concepts necessary for academic success in the content. Peer tutor, group work, or individualized instruction