Subject: Science

Grade Level: Grade 7

Objective:

1. Identify organisms that are not plants or animals.

2. Differentiate Eubacteria and Archaebacteria.

3. Identify the parts and functions of bacteria.

4. Identify the characteristics and classifications of protists.

5. Define the characteristics of fungi.

Learning across curriculum:

1) English: Students can research and write a report on the different characteristics
and classifications of protists, using proper grammar and sentence structure.

2) Math: Students can create a graph showing the percentage of Eubacteria and
Archaebacteria in different environments, using data collected from research or
experiments.

3) Social Studies: Students can study the historical impact of bacteria and protists on
human civilization, including their role in disease and agriculture.

Review Motivation:

[Teaching Strategy: Storytelling]

[Instructional Materials: Pictures or videos of unique organisms]

1) Tell a captivating story about a unique organism that is neither a plant nor an
animal, highlighting its characteristics and adaptations.

2) Show pictures or videos of strange and fascinating organisms and ask students to
identify whether they are plants, animals, or something else.

3) Conduct a class debate on the importance of studying bacteria, protists, and fungi,
and their impact on human life and the environment.
Activity 1: Classifying Organisms

[Teaching Strategy: Cooperative Learning]

Materials: Pictures or cards of various organisms, chart paper, markers

Significance: Students will practice identifying and classifying organisms

based on their characteristics.

Instructions:

1) Divide the class into small groups.

2) Distribute pictures or cards of different organisms to each group.

3) In their groups, students discuss and classify the organisms into plants, animals,
or other categories (bacteria, protists, fungi).

4) Each group presents their classification and reasoning to the class.

Rubric:

- Accuracy of classification: 5 pts

- Explanation of reasoning: 5 pts

Assessment Questions:

1) What are some characteristics that distinguish organisms that are not plants or
animals?

2) Give an example of an organism that belongs to the category of protists.

3) Explain why it is important to correctly classify organisms.

Analysis:

Activity 1 - Students will demonstrate their understanding of the characteristics that

distinguish organisms that are not plants or animals. They will also practice critical
thinking and classification skills.
Activity 2 - Students will differentiate between Eubacteria and Archaebacteria,
enhancing their knowledge of microorganisms and their classification.

Activity 3 - Students will identify the parts and functions of bacteria, deepening their
understanding of the structure and role of microorganisms.

Abstraction:

Students will understand that organisms can be classified into different categories
based on their characteristics, and that not all living things belong to the plant or
animal kingdom. They will also recognize the diversity and importance of
microorganisms in various ecosystems.

Application:

[Teaching Strategy: Inquiry-Based Learning]

Task 1: Students will investigate different environments (such as soil, water, or

human body) and collect samples to observe and identify different types of
bacteria and protists present.

Task 2: Students will research and create a poster or presentation showcasing

the uses and benefits of fungi in various industries, such as medicine, food
production, and bioremediation.

Assessment:

[Teaching Strategy: Direct Instruction]

[Instructional Materials: Assessment sheets]

Question 1: Identify two characteristics that differentiate Eubacteria and

Archaebacteria.

Question 2: Name three parts of a bacterial cell and their functions.

Question 3: Describe the main characteristics of protists and give two
examples.

Assignment:

1) Write a short essay discussing the importance of microorganisms in maintaining a

balanced ecosystem.

2) Create a concept map showing the relationships between different groups of

organisms discussed in this lesson.

Note: The specific content and activities within the lesson plan can be further
developed based on the available resources and time constraints.