Lesson Plan

• Describe the main organelles of plant and animal cells and their functions.
• Compare structural differences between plant and animal cells, focusing on cell wall, chloroplasts, vacuoles, and other organelles.
• Explain how organelle structure relates to cell function in photosynthesis and metabolism.
• Use a comparison table to identify which organelles are present in each cell type.

• Projector and digital slide of a labelled plant vs. animal cell.
• Printed worksheets with comparison tables and Venn diagram templates.
• Microscopes with prepared slides of plant and animal cells.
• Coloured markers and whiteboard.
• Kahoot (or similar) quiz access.
• Exit‑ticket slips.

Show a short time‑lapse video of a leaf turning green to spark curiosity about plant cells. Ask students what they already know about cell structure and why some cells might look different. Explain that by the end of the lesson they will be able to label a cell diagram and clearly state the key differences between plant and animal cells.

1. Do‑now (5'): Students label a blank cell diagram individually.
2. Mini‑lecture with slides (10'): Overview of organelles, their functions, and where they occur.
3. Guided comparison activity (10'): In pairs, complete a Venn diagram using the provided comparison table.
4. Microscopy demonstration (10'): Observe prepared slides of plant and animal cells; identify organelles discussed.
5. Interactive quiz (5'): Quick Kahoot check for understanding.
6. Consolidation (5'): Exit‑ticket – write two major differences between plant and animal cells.

Summarise the main structural differences highlighted today and confirm that students can correctly label each cell type. Collect exit tickets as a retrieval check and assign homework: create a labelled diagram of either a plant or animal cell, highlighting at least three organelles unique to that cell type.