Skilled Observations

Title: Skilled observation of cells

Author: Carla Cota

Subject: Bio

Grade: 6

Week: Feb. 27,29

Unit/Lesson Plan #: unit 2 chapter 7 lesson 2

Unit theme:

Introduces students to both the structure of cells, and the proper use of a microscope. 

Textbook references:

Learning objectives:

Cells have internal structures that can be examined with a microscope.

The structure of plant and animal cells exhibit similarities and differences. 

Cells are the fundamental units of living things.

Microscopes magnify tiny objects and reveal their structural details. 

Key Questions, Concepts, or Themes:

cell membrane

cell wall

chloroplast

cytoplasm

micohondria

nucleus

vacuole 

Stage 1: Sourcebook unit 2 patterns of living things.

 Getting started:

Write on the chalk board,  why weren't cells discovered unit 1665? The pass out cork and have the students go through the process of robert's Hookes own discovery. Have them describe and sketch thier own observations in thier science log.

Stage 2:

  Cover main cell features-Consider your observations.

Stage 3:

Homework: No homework in this class?

main prject to create cells 3-d model 2 weeks period. 

Assessments: (attach/link copies)

__ Group assessment

__ Observation of process/student work

__ Self-assessment by student

__ Teacher generated assignment

__ Written project

__ Test/Quiz

__ Other: ____________________________________