Kelly Lane Middle School 2013-2014 Science
Weekly Lesson Plan
Teacher: Hejl, Sharp, Stern
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Subject/Period(s): 7th grade Science
Week of: October 6-10, 2014
Curriculum Bundle Focus: Cells are the smallest units of life, and all cells share common characteristics and functions.
Specialized cell components differentiate the various types of cells.
Plants convert light energy into chemical energy through the process of photosynthesis.
Response to internal stimuli allows organisms to maintain balance.
Modifications: extended time, one-to-one explanation of assignment, preferential seating, visual representation of lesson (modeling), agenda
posted, handouts, oral admin in CM for 504 and IEP students, mentor texts (examples)
What
students will
know:
What students will
understand:
What students will do:
Warm Ups will cover vocabulary for the unit and basic concepts
MONDAY- SWBAT
TEKS
7.12,7.13,7.5,
Introduction to Cells-all classes will take notes using Cornell
Notes
Organisms and environments. The
student knows that living systems at all
levels of organization demonstrate the
complementary nature of structure and
function
Assignment from Text book over cell functions
TUESDAY- SWBAT
Organisms and environments. The
student knows that living systems at all
levels of organization demonstrate the
complementary nature of structure and
function
Debrief Bundle 2 Test
Vocabulary Stations
Vocabulary
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Cell organelles
Cell membrane
Cell wall
Nucleus
Cytoplasm
Mitochondrion
Chloroplast
Vacuole
These vocabulary words should be in your Interactive Notebook
How will we
know our
students have
learned?
Practice GradeAssessment Grade-
Practice GradeAssessment Grade-
WEDNESDAY- SWBAT
7.12.D - differentiate between structure
and function in plant and animal cell
organelles, including cell membrane, cell
wall, nucleus, cytoplasm, mitochondrion,
chloroplast, and vacuole
THURSDAY - SWBAT
Notes – “ Differentiating Plant and Animal Cells”
Notes will be in Cornell Format
Practice: Assessment
Grade-
Microscope Lab- Observing cells under a microscope
Practice GradePractice worksheet
7.12.D - differentiate between structure
and function in plant and animal cell
organelles, including cell membrane, cell
wall, nucleus, cytoplasm, mitochondrion,
chloroplast, and vacuole
FRIDAY – SWBAT
7.12.D - differentiate between structure
and function in plant and animal cell
organelles, including cell membrane, cell
wall, nucleus, cytoplasm, mitochondrion,
chloroplast, and vacuole
Assessment Grade –
Lab
Finish Lab
Vocabulary Quiz
Discovery Channel video on cells
SWBAT- STUDENT WILL BE ABEL TO-
Practice GradeAssessment GradeVocabulary Quiz