Lesson Plan

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Lesson Plan
Grade: Date: 17/01/2026
Subject: Biology
Lesson Topic: Identify the cell structures in diagrams and images of plant, animal and bacterial cells.
Learning Objective/s:
  • Identify and label the major organelles in plant, animal and bacterial cells in diagrams.
  • Compare structural differences among plant, animal and bacterial cells.
  • Explain the functional significance of each identified structure.
  • Apply a systematic checklist to determine cell type from an unlabeled image.
Materials Needed:
  • Projector or interactive whiteboard
  • Printed or digital diagrams of plant, animal, and bacterial cells
  • Worksheet with labeling activities
  • Microscopy images (optional)
  • Markers / pens
  • Exit‑ticket cards
 Introduction:
Begin with a quick image of a mysterious cell and ask students what clues tell them which type it is. Review prior knowledge of the cell membrane and nucleus from previous lessons. Explain that today they will master a step‑by‑step checklist to accurately label and compare plant, animal and bacterial cells.
Lesson Structure:
  1. Do‑now (5') – Students examine an unlabeled cell image and write three observations.
  2. Mini‑lecture (10') – Review common components and distinctive features of plant, animal and bacterial cells using projected diagrams.
  3. Guided practice (15') – Whole‑class walk‑through of the “Identify structures” checklist, labeling a sample diagram together.
  4. Independent activity (15') – Students label three separate diagrams (plant, animal, bacterial) on the worksheet; teacher circulates for feedback.
  5. Peer check (10') – Pairs exchange worksheets, use a rubric to verify each other’s labels and discuss any discrepancies.
  6. Quick quiz (5') – Exit ticket with two questions: one diagram to label and one short‑answer comparing two cell types.
Conclusion:
Summarise how the checklist helped differentiate cell types and reinforced the function of each organelle. Collect exit tickets as a retrieval check. Assign homework to find a real microscope image online, label it, and bring it to the next class.