Lesson plan for week beginning April 17-22, 2023.

Grade: 7

Subject: Integrated Science

Topic: Plant and Animal Cells

Duration: 120 minutes

Attainment target:

Materials Needed:

 Microscopes

 Slides with prepared plant and animal cells

 Hand lenses

 Worksheets with diagrams of plant and animal cells

 Markers, colored pencils, or crayons

Objectives:

Students will be able to:

 Compare and contrast the structures of plant and animal cells

 Identify the major organelles in plant and animal cells

 Understand the functions of each organelle in plant and animal cells

Procedure:

Engage (5 minutes):

 Begin the lesson by asking students if they know what a cell is and why it is important in living
organisms.

 Ask if they know the difference between a plant and an animal cell.

 Write down their responses on the board.

Explore (15 minutes):

 Provide students with hand lenses and worksheets with diagrams of plant and animal cells.

 In pairs or small groups, have students observe the diagrams and use the hand lenses to
compare and contrast the structures of plant and animal cells.

 Have students label the major organelles in each type of cell and discuss the functions of each
organelle.

Explain (20 minutes):

  Introduce microscopes and prepared slides of plant and animal cells.

 In pairs or small groups, have students observe the cells under the microscopes and identify the
major organelles in each type of cell.

 Discuss the differences in structure and function between the plant and animal cells.

Elaborate (15 minutes):

 Have students work in pairs to create a Venn diagram comparing and contrasting the structures
and functions of plant and animal cells.

 Encourage them to use the information they learned during the explore and explain phases of
the lesson.

Evaluate (5 minutes):

 Distribute a worksheet with questions about plant and animal cells.

 Have students answer the questions individually or in pairs to demonstrate their understanding
of the structures and functions of plant and animal cells.

Extension (optional):

 Provide additional resources or articles for students to read about plant and animal cells.

 Have students create a model or drawing of a plant or animal cell, labeling the major organelles
and their functions.

Assessment:

Assessment can be done through observation of students during the explore, explain, and elaborate
phases of the lesson, as well as through the worksheet and Venn diagram completed during the lesson.
Additionally, assessment can be done through a more formal quiz or test to evaluate students'
knowledge of plant and animal cells.
Lesson plan for week beginning April

Topic: Air - Air Pressure and Air Pollution

Grade: 73, 4&5

Duration: 1 hour

Attainment Target:

Objectives:

1. Students will be able to explain what air is and its importance for living organisms and
the environment.
2. Students will be able to define air pollution and identify common sources and types of
air pollutants.
3. Students will develop an appreciation for the importance of clean air and the need to
protect it from pollution.
4. Students will be able to use modeling materials to represent sources and effects of air
pollution.

Materials:

Balloons

Small bottle with a cap

Marker

Pin

Straws

Paper clips

Ruler

Stopwatch

Images of air pollution

Worksheet

Whiteboard and markers

Engage (10 minutes):

Start the lesson by asking the students if they know what air is and why it is important. Discuss the
importance of air for breathing, as well as its role in weather and the environment. Then, introduce the
topic of air pressure by asking if they have ever experienced their ears popping on a plane ride or a high
mountain. Explain that air pressure is the force exerted by the weight of air molecules in the atmosphere
and that it varies at different altitudes.
Explore (20 minutes):

Provide each student with a balloon and ask them to inflate it and tie it off. Then, have them measure
the diameter of the inflated balloon with a ruler. Next, have them draw a line around the middle of the
balloon with a marker. After that, provide each student with a small bottle with a cap, and have them
place the balloon over the top of the bottle. Ask them to push the balloon down, so it touches the
bottom of the bottle, and then release it. They should observe what happens to the balloon when they
release it. Now, ask the students to try to push the balloon into the bottle without releasing it. They will
notice that the balloon is hard to push in, as if there is resistance. Explain that this is due to air pressure.
Finally, ask the students to use a pin to make a small hole in the side of the bottle, and then have them
try to push the balloon into the bottle again. They will observe that the balloon easily goes into the
bottle, and this is due to the hole releasing some of the air pressure.

Explain (15 minutes):

On the whiteboard, draw a diagram showing how air pressure decreases as altitude increases. Explain
that air pressure is highest at sea level and decreases as altitude increases because there are fewer air
molecules pushing down. Discuss how changes in air pressure affect weather and air travel. Next,
introduce the topic of air pollution by showing the students images of polluted air. Explain that air
pollution is the presence of harmful substances in the air, such as gases, particles, and biological
molecules, which can have harmful effects on human health and the environment.

Elaborate (15 minutes):

Provide the students with straws, paper clips, and a worksheet. The worksheet should contain questions
about air pollution, such as what causes air pollution and what can be done to reduce it. Have the
students use the straws to create a model of a factory or a car, and then place a paper clip on the end of
the straw to represent pollution. Then, have them blow through the straw to represent the emission of
pollutants.

After they have completed their models, ask them to answer the questions on the worksheet.

Evaluate (10 minutes):

Ask the students to share what they have learned about air pressure and air pollution. Then, provide a
short quiz to test their understanding of the concepts. Review the quiz with the students, going over any
questions they missed and addressing any areas where there may be confusion.

Conclusion:

Remind the students of the importance of air and the need to protect it from pollution. Encourage them
to think about ways they can reduce air pollution in their daily lives.