Weekly Lesson Plans
09/30 – 10/04
Monday
NGSS: SC.912.L.14.1, SC.912.L.14.4, & SC.912.N.3.1
CCSS: LACC.910.RST.2.4
Essential Question: How did the cell theory develop over time?
Objective: Students will be able to describe the cell theory and explain how continuous
investigations by multiple scientists and new scientific information has influenced the cell theory
over time.
Agenda:
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RTW
Human timeline (contributions to the cell theory)
Cell Theory PowerPoint Notes
Exit Slip
Assessment: Exit Slip- Read workbook pgs. 37-38 and answer questions 1-4
Materials: Workbook
Notes: HW Vocabulary Ch. 3.1 (keep in notebooks)
Tuesday
NGSS: SC.912.L.14.3
CCSS: LACC.910.RST.3.7
Essential Question: Why are cells limited in size? What is the difference between prokaryotic
and eukaryotic cells?
Objective: Students will be able to discuss the importance of a cell’s small size and how it
benefits its overall function. Students will be able to explain the difference between prokaryotic
and eukaryotic cells.
Agenda:
 RTW
 Cell Size PowerPoint Notes
 Prokaryotic vs. Eukaryotic Chart
Assessment:
Materials:
Notes:
Wednesday
NGSS: SC.912.L.14.3
CCSS: LACC.910.RST.2.4, LACC.910.RST.3.7
Essential Question: What are the structures and functions of organelles?
Objective: Students will be able to recognize the cell’s internal structures and explain their
unique functions.
Agenda:
 RTW
 Read Ch. 3.2
 Cell Organelle Chart
Assessment: Cell Organelle Chart
Materials: Cell Organelle Chart
Notes: HW complete “Cell Organelle Chart” and read Ch. 3.2 if not finished in class
Thursday
NGSS: SC.912.L.14.3
CCSS: LACC.910.RST.3.7
Essential Question: What are the differences and similarities of the organelles in plant and
animal cells?
Objective: Students will be able to recognize which organelles are unique to plant and animal
cells and explain why based on their specific function.
Agenda:
 RTW
 Cell Organelle PowerPoint Notes
 Plants vs. Animals Venn Diagram
Assessment: Plants vs. Animals Venn Diagram
Materials: Plants vs. Animals Venn Diagram
Notes: HW complete “Plants vs. Animals Venn Diagram” if not finished in class
Friday
NGSS: SC.912.L.14.3
CCSS: LACC.910.WHST.2.2a
Essential Question: What are the functions of the cell’s organelles?
Objective: Students will be able to explain how the structure of an organelle is directly related
to its function.
Agenda:
 RTW
 Partner Poster Projects
Assessment: Partner Poster Projects
Materials: Markers, poster paper, plant/animal cell diagram handout
Notes: