Lesson Plan

• Describe the structural adaptations of each listed specialised cell.
• Explain how these adaptations enable the cell’s specific function.
• Compare the roles of animal and plant specialised cells in organismal processes.
• Analyse why cellular specialisation increases the efficiency of multicellular organisms.
• Apply knowledge by matching cell types to their locations and primary functions.

• Projector and slide deck showing cell diagrams.
• Printed handouts with the comparison table of specialised cells.
• Microscope slides (ciliated epithelium, root hair, etc.) – if available.
• Coloured markers and large poster of a cross‑section diagram.
• Exit‑ticket cards for the final check‑out.

Begin with a quick visual of a bustling city where each worker has a unique job, linking this to how cells in living organisms are specialised. Ask students what they already know about cell structure and function, then outline the success criteria: students will be able to identify, describe and compare several specialised cell types.

1. Do‑now (5'): Students list any specialised cells they can think of on a sticky note.
2. Mini‑lecture with slides (10'): Overview of the seven cells, highlighting key structures and functions.
3. Interactive matching activity (15'): In pairs, students use the handout to match cell types to locations and functions, then check with the poster.
4. Group discussion (10'): Each group explains why specialisation is important, linking to the three benefits listed in the source.
5. Formative quiz using clickers or Kahoot (5'): Quick multiple‑choice questions to assess understanding.
6. Recap & exit ticket (5'): Students write one new thing they learned and one question they still have.

Summarise how each cell’s structure supports its role and why this diversity is vital for organism survival. Collect exit tickets as a retrieval check and assign a brief homework: research another specialised cell not covered today and prepare a one‑minute description for the next lesson.