Lesson #2

Grade Level: 7 In this section below, identify

Name of Teacher Candidate:
Tracey Lowery
Lesson Title or Topic Review of lesson
for Cell organelles and their function. The
nucleus, cytoplasm, ribosomes, and
endoplasmic reticulum will be covered in this
lesson.
which
Curriculum Area: Life Science  Science and Engineering
Practices
Time Required: 55 minutes  Standards of Mathematical
Practice and
 Cross Cutting Concepts
are applicable in this lesson.

Instructional Groupings
Students will work independently for the warm-up. Whole group discussion during the mini-lesson and for the work
session. The closing will consist of a group activity.
Standards:

S7L2. Obtain, evaluate, and communicate information to describe how cell structures, cells, tissues, organs,
and organ systems interact to maintain the basic needs of organisms. a. Develop a model and construct an
explanation of how cell structures (specifically the nucleus, cytoplasm, cell membrane, cell wall, CCP#6 Relate Structure and Function
chloroplasts, lysosome, and mitochondria) contribute to the function of the cell as a system in obtaining
nutrients in order to grow, reproduce, make needed materials, and process waste. (Clarification statement:
The intent is for students to demonstrate how the component structures of the cell interact and work
together to allow the cell as a whole to carry out various processes. Additional structures, beyond those
listed, will be addressed in high school Biology.)
As a result of this lesson students will…

Learning Objectives: Students will relate cell organelles to their function by creating, comparing,
CCU #8 Obtaining, Evaluating, and
and contrasting plant and animal cell structures and explaining their functions within the cell. Communicating Information

Essential Question(s): What is an Organelle?

What is the function of the nucleus, nucleolus, ribosomes, and Endoplasmic reticulum?

Support for Academic Language Demands and Vocabulary:

Language Function-Students will engage in a class discussion regarding the cell slides and notes.