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Cells to Tissues Grade 10 Science, Academic, SNC2D

Lesson 8 November 27-29, 2017

Critical Learning Guiding Questions

Specialized cells perform different functions for the body and Why do cells in muscle tissue differ
the structure of these cells varies based on their functions. from cells in epithelial tissue?

Groups of similarly specialized cells form tissues.

Curriculum Expectations

B2. investigate cell division, cell specialization, organs, and Learning Goals
systems in animals and plants, using research and inquiry Today we will learn...
skills, including various laboratory techniques ● The four main types of
tissues found in animals and
B2.4 investigate, using a microscope or similar
the three types of tissues
instrument, specialized cells in the human body or in
found in plants
plants, focusing on different types of cells, and draw
● How cell division and
labelled biological diagrams to show the cells’
specialization is responsible
structural differences [PR, C]
for the creation and
B3. demonstrate an understanding of the hierarchical maintenance of tissues in the
organization of cells, from tissues, to organs, to systems in body
animals and plants ● That specialized cells and
B3.2 explain the importance of cell division and cell tissues are linked to perform
specialization in generating new tissues and organs specific functions

B3.3 explain the links between specialized cells, Success Criteria
tissues, organs, and systems in plants and animals I can...
● Identify the four main types
of tissues found in animals
● Identify the three types of
tissues found in plants
● Explain the importance of
cell division and
specialization for tissues in
the body
● Describe how specialized
cells and tissues are linked to
perform specific functions

Instructional Components and Context

Terminology Materials
Meristematic Cell PowerPoint & Smart Board
 Dermal, Ground, and Vascular Tissue Note Handout
Epithelial, Muscle, Nervous, and Connective Tissue Mid-Unit Self Assessment
Mitosis Reinforcement Sheet
Specialized Cells Exit Cards

Comparing Tissues Lab: Glass Slides,
Cover Slips, Medicine Dropper,
Toothpick, Methylene Blue, Water,
Biological Drawing Sheets, Blank Paper,
Peer Assessment Sheet, Tissue Prepared
Slides

From Cells to Tissues (Day 1) Grade 10 Science, Academic, SNC2D

Lesson 8 November 27, 2017

What Teachers Do: What Students Do:

Minds On: Motivational Hook/Engagement/Introduction (5-15 min)

Time: 10-15 minutes

Mid-Unit Self Assessment: Mid-Unit Self Assessment:
Students will be given a mid-unit self assessment Students will honestly complete their assessment
sheet to complete and return during the first few and provide some strategies that will help them
minutes of class. This way I can conference with be successful over the last half of the unit.
students who are struggling during the
microscope lab.

Mitosis Reinforcement Sheet - this will be handed
out in conjunction with the self-assessment for
students as review. There will be time to work on
it at the end of class the next day.

Action: During/Working on It (15-40 min)

Time: 30 minutes, 20 minutes

From Cells to Tissues Ppt & Note: From Cells to Tissues Ppt & Note:
2. Learning Goals Students will be filling in a note as we make our
3. Last Week Recap: play following video way through the powerpoint.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=evH0I7Coc5
4 There is also a chart at the end that is to be
4-5. Cell Specialization completed once the note is finished either in class
6. Factors Affecting Specialization - temperature or for homework.
sex dependence in turtles is one example
7. Levels of Organization
 8. Increasing Levels of Complexity
9-10. Plant Tissues
11-14. Animal Tissues

Comparing Cells in Tissues Lab: Comparing Cells in Tissues Lab:
The instructions for the lab and how to make a The goal today is for students to create their wet
wet mount will be displayed on the Smart Board. mount. Some will proceed to drawing them.
Students will examine their own cheek cells and
compare them with two other groups of cells *Students are encouraged to use blank paper to
within different tissues. This is the last half of make their drawings first and then transfer them
their Microscope Portfolio assignment. to the sheets after their peer assessments*

Consolidation & Connection (5-15 min)

Time: 10 minutes

Clean Up
Ensure all cheek slides are labelled with student
names & stored in a cell box for tomorrow.

*lesson will continue on into the next day*

From Cells to Tissues (Day 2 & 3) Grade 10 Science, Academic, SNC2D

Lesson 8 November 28-29, 2017

What Teachers Do: What Students Do:

Minds On: Motivational Hook/Engagement/Introduction (5-15 min)

Time: 10 minutes

Video review of yesterday’s lesson - 10 minute
Amoeba Sisters video
[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wNe6RuK0
FfA]

Action: During/Working on It (15-40 min)

Time: 50 minutes

Comparing Cells in Tissues Lab: Comparing Cells in Tissues Lab:
Students will complete the rest of the lab Students will complete the rest of the lab and
their biological drawing assignment.

 *Students are encouraged to use blank paper to
make their drawings first and then transfer them
to the sheets after their peer assessments*

Peer Assessment of Biological Drawings Peer Assessment:
Once students have completed their drawings Each person will receive a rubric and checklist to
they will perform a peer assessment. assess one of their classmate’s drawings. This
sheet is to be completed and submitted with the
portfolio.

Consolidation & Connection (5-15 min)

Time: 10 minutes

Specialized Cells Exit Card Specialized Cells Exit Card
2 questions will be written on the board: Students will complete on a scrap piece of paper
1. Why do cells in muscle tissue differ from and submit before the end of class.
cells in epithelial tissue?
2. Explain the importance of cell division
and specialization for tissues in the body