Student: Joseph Rubenstein & Thomas Murawski, Jr. Professor: Dr.

Maria Esposito
Course EDU523 Date: 11/29/18
Grade: 8th Topic: Cell Structure & Function Content Area: Biology (Regents LE)

This lesson plan is a feature of the unit plan which is accessible to students, parents, and the
school community at https://murawskicellparts.weebly.com/.

INSTRUCTIONAL OBJECTIVES

 After a lecture and class discussion of cell structure and function, students will be able to
identify and explain the function of each cell organelle.

 Students will complete a worksheet highlighting the importance of each part of the cell
attaining a minimum score of 75%.

NYS STANDARDS & INDICATORS

 Standard: MS-LS1-2: Develop and use a model to describe the function of a cell as a
whole and ways parts of cells contribute to the function.

o Indicator: Students will be able to explain how each organelle helps the cell
function effectively.

 Standard: CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.8.5: Integrate multimedia and visual displays

into presentations to clarify information, strengthen claims and evidence, and add
interest.

INSTRUCTIONAL RESOURCES
 Guided Notes
 SurveyMonkey
 Lecture Slides
 Video on Cell Structure & Function

MOTIVATION

Students will watch this video as a quick introduction and motivation to the topic of cell structure
and function: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=URUJD5NEXC8
 DEVELOPMENTAL PROCEDURES
(including Key Questions)
 What makes up a cell? Explain how organelles work together to make a functional single
unit.

 What are the main differences between plant and animal cells? Explain the significance
of these differences.

INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES

 Class will begin by showing the students a YouTube video that quickly summarizes the
structure and function of cells and their organelles.

 After this, lecture slides will be presented and students will fill out notes regarding the
function of each organelle.

 Students will be placed in groups to review notes and answer key questions
collaboratively at the end of lecture.

 Homework will be a worksheet highlighting the importance of specific organelles and the
difference between plant and animal cells.

Strategy: Students will be given fill-in-the-blank notes containing the necessary information
from the YouTube video and lecture slides.
Indicator: The students’ ability to successfully complete the homework on SurveyMonkey
which will determine whether or not the instructional strategy was effective for this student.

DIFFERENTIATION OF INSTRUCTION

 When placing students in groups, mix struggling students with those who are generally
good at understanding the content matter.

ASSESSMENT

 Towards the end of class, students will be placed in groups to review their notes and
formulate answers to the key questions.
 Each group will have one student present their answers to the key questions to the class.
 Notes and key questions will be discussed collaboratively after each group has presented
their findings.
 Homework will be reviewed next class.
 INDEPENDENT PRACTICE

 Students will write a paragraph explaining differences between plant and animal cells
specifically referencing five organelles and their role within the cell.

DIRECT TEACHER INTERVENTION

 When students are working in groups, walk from table to table to ensure that students are
on the right path to the correct answers. Provide guiding questions if students are
agreeing upon faulty information.

ACADEMIC ENRICHMENT

 Students will complete an online SurveyMonkey outlining the difference between plant
and animal cells.
 References
Biology: Cell Structure I Nucleus Medical Media. (2015, March 18). Retrieved from
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=URUJD5NEXC8

Cell Parts and Functions. (n.d.). Retrieved from

http://www.cpalms.org/Public/PreviewResourceLesson/Preview/75372

English Language Arts Standards » Speaking & Listening » Grade 8. (n.d.). Retrieved November
29, 2018, from http://www.corestandards.org/ELA-Literacy/SL/8/

MS-LS1-2 From Molecules to Organisms: Structures and Processes. (n.d.). Retrieved November
29, 2018, from https://www.nextgenscience.org/pe/ms-ls1-2-molecules-organisms-
structures-and-processes