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UNIT PLAN FORM

Name: Devi Rambaran

Class: Form 4

Unit Title or Topic : Cells

Time Frame : 1 week (5 periods per week)

NATIONAL GOALS BIG IDEA

1. To develop an individual holistically The cell is the basic unit of life. All organisms
through the education system. (Draft are made up of them. Living organisms can
School Action Plan 2014-2015) be unicellular or multicellular. There are
several different substructures called
2. Students have the ability to learn with organelles that are specialized to carry out
the use of different learning strategies. different functions. Cells are organized
according to their function to form tissues,
3. To educate children who are able to organs, systems and ultimately the
fulfill their full potential; healthy and organism.
growing normally. ( MOE Strategic Plan
2011-2015)

4. Every child has the ability to learn.

(MOE Strategic Plan 2011-2015).

FORMAL BACKGROUND AIMS

KNOWLEDGE/EXPERIENCES
Students should know: At the end of the unit, students should be
able to:
1. The characteristics of living organisms. 1. Develop an understanding of
fundamental biological principles and
2. The processes by which substances are concepts based on practical and
transported- diffusion & osmosis. theoretical knowledge of living
organisms.
3. The structure of a typical plant and
animal cell. 2. Make accurate observations of
biological materials.
4. The organization and structure of
organisms- organelles, cells, tissues, 3. Develop a curiosity about living
organs, systems and organisms. organisms and respect for all living
things.

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MISCONCEPTIONS ALTERNATIVE (EVERYDAY) IDEAS

There aren’t different types of cells. Cells only refer to phones.

Living organisms are made up of one type of Cells can only be seen by doctors.
cell.

Plants do not have organs and systems.

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CONCEPT MAP

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GENERAL OBJECTIVES

At the end of the unit students would be able to:

1. Compare the structure of a generalized plant and animal cell.

2. Relate the structure of organelles to their structure in plant and animal cells.
3. Differentiate between plant and animal cells.
4. Explain the significance and importance of cell specialization in multicellular
organisms.

LIST OF LESSONS

1. Structure of a typical plant and animal cell. (1 lesson)

2. Structure of organelles and function. (1 lesson)
3. Cell specialization- the significance and function.(1 lesson)
4. Movement of substances through cells- diffusion, osmosis and active transport.
(2 lessons)

RESOURCES TO BE USED TYPES OF STUDENT

EXPERIENCES/ACTIVITIES TO BE PROVIDED

Laptop Lab experiments

Projector Group work

Handouts Projects and project presentations

Videos One act plays

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SKILLS TO BE DEVELOPED

Collaborative skills

Communication skills

Reading and writing skills

Observational skills

Experimental skills

Time Management skills

Mathematical skills- drawing & interpreting graphs

Intrapersonal skills ( Individual)

ASSESSMENT STRATEGIES

Formative Summative

Quizzes End of unit exam

Worksheets End of term exam

Group activities

Verbal feedback

One act plays

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TABLE OF SPECIFICATIONS

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TEACHER’S REFLECTIONS
(must include a brief discussion on your philosophy and how you see it
articulating through the Unit)

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