Grade: 7

Content Area: Science

Course Name: Life Science

Lesson

Duration

Supporting Target

Resources

Pre

1 day

I can identify the major organelles in a cell and explain how they help carry out the life functions of the cell.

I can compare and contrast at least two cells in the body based on their structure and function.

I can distinguish a plant cell from an animal cell based on the presence of a cell wall and chloroplasts.

Cell Structure and Function Pre Assessment

KEY - Cell Structure and Function Pre Assessment

3.1

1-2 days

I can identify the major organelles in a cell and explain how they help carry out the life functions of the cell.

I can compare and contrast at least two cells in the body based on their structure and function.

3.1 Cell Biology Text

3.1 Cell Biology Guided Reading Worksheet

3.1 Cell Discovery Lab

3.2

1-2 days

I can identify the major organelles in a cell and explain how they help carry out the life functions of the cell.

I can compare and contrast at least two cells in the body based on their structure and function.

3.2 Prokaryotic and Eukaryotic Cells Text

3.2 Prokaryotic and Eukaryotic Cells Guided Reading Worksheet

3.2 Cell Diversity Lab

3.3

1 day

I can identify the major organelles in a cell and explain how they help carry out the life functions of the cell.

I can compare and contrast at least two cells in the body based on their structure and function.

3.3 Cell Membrane Text

3.3 Cell Membrane Guided Reading Worksheet

3.4

1-2 days

I can identify the major organelles in a cell and explain how they help carry out the life functions of the cell.

I can compare and contrast at least two cells in the body based on their structure and function.

3.4 Cell Nucleus Text

3.4 Cell Nucleus Guided Reading Worksheet

3.4 DNA Plant Cell Extraction Lab

3.4 DNA Cheek Cell Extraction Lab

3.5

3-5 days

I can identify the major organelles in a cell and explain how they help carry out the life functions of the cell.

I can compare and contrast at least two cells in the body based on their structure and function.

3.5 Organelles Text

3.5 Organelles Guided Reading Worksheet

3.5 Worksheet Cell Structure and Function

3.5 Cell Parts Chart

3.5 Create your own cell city worksheet

3.5 Jell-O Cell Activity

3.6

2-3 days

I can distinguish a plant cell from an animal cell based on the presence of a cell wall and chloroplasts.

3.6 Plant Cell Structures Text

3.6 Plant Cell Structures Guided Reading Worksheet

3.6 Animal Vs Plant Cell Lab

Unit 3 Summative Project

3-4 days

I can identify the major organelles in a cell and explain how they help carry out the life functions of the cell.

I can distinguish a plant cell from an animal cell based on the presence of a cell wall and chloroplasts.

Create a 3D Cell Model 

Unit 3 Review

1 day

I can identify the major organelles in a cell and explain how they help carry out the life functions of the cell.

I can compare and contrast at least two cells in the body based on their structure and function.

I can distinguish a plant cell from an animal cell based on the presence of a cell wall and chloroplasts.

Unit 3 Review

Unit 3 Summative Assessment

1 day

I can identify the major organelles in a cell and explain how they help carry out the life functions of the cell.

I can compare and contrast at least two cells in the body based on their structure and function.

I can distinguish a plant cell from an animal cell based on the presence of a cell wall and chloroplasts.

Cell Structure and Function Summative Assessment

KEY - Cell Structure and Function Summative Assessment