Mini-Lesson Plan Guide for Science
Date(s): _____________Subject: Cell Membrane Grade Level: 9-12
Lesson Planning
Benchmark/Standard: What is the next benchmark on my course curriculum guide or FCIM calendar?
SC.912.L.14.2:
Relate structure to function for the components of plant and animal cells. Explain the role of cell
membranes as a highly selective barrier (passive and active transport).
Essential Questions: How will I reword the benchmark into specific questions using student friendly terms?
 How does something as thin as a cell wall or membrane protect a cell?
Materials/Resources: What do I have or need to teach this lesson?
Power Point, Internet Access
Diffusion lab, Membrane Transport Worksheet
Lesson Agenda: How will I deliver this lesson to help my students answer the essential questions?
Day One: Explicit
Day Two: Modeled
Day Three: Guided
Day Four: Independent
Day Five: Quiz
Lesson Delivery
Explicit Instruction: How will I focus my students on what they need to learn? Which important vocabulary will I introduce/review?

Teacher will read the essential questions and tell students that they will know the answer by the end of
this series of mini-lessons.
Teacher will review the L.14.2 powerpoint with the students and have students take Cornell notes

Modeled Instruction: How will I show my students what they are expected to do to answer the essential question?

Teacher will model the processes of cell transport using online animations listed in powerpoint.
Guided Practice: How will I help my students practice answering the essential question?


.Teacher will setup diffusion lab as a demo.
Students will answer lab questions with a partner
Independent Practice
 Membrane Transport Worksheet
Assessment:
Mini Assessment
Additional Resource
http://www.biologycorner.com/worksheets/diffusion_osmosis_crossword.html