Exploring Cell Types and Structures
Year 6 Science Discovering the Building Blocks of Life 60-minute interactive lesson
What Do You Know About Cells?
Think about what you already know Share your ideas with the class All living things are made of cells!
Two Main Types of Cells
Prokaryotic cells - simple, no nucleus Eukaryotic cells - complex, with nucleus Like stores with and without managers! Bacteria are prokaryotic Plants and animals are eukaryotic
Cell Sorting Challenge
Work in pairs Sort the cell fact cards Prokaryotic or Eukaryotic? Discuss your choices with your partner
Animal vs Plant Cells
Comparing Animal and Plant Cells
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Cell Organelles and Their Jobs
Nucleus - controls the cell (the boss!) Cytoplasm - jelly-like substance where reactions happen Cell membrane - controls what goes in and out Cell wall (plants) - provides structure and support Chloroplasts (plants) - make food using sunlight
Build Your Own Cell Model
Work in groups of 4-5 Choose animal OR plant cell Use craft materials to build a 3D model Label at least 3 organelles Prepare to present your model to the class
Venn Diagram: Animal vs Plant Cells
Let's compare what we've learned What do both cells have? What makes plant cells special? What makes animal cells different?
Quick Quiz Time!
1. What controls the cell? 2. Name one difference between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells 3. Which organelle helps plants make food? 4. What gives plant cells their shape? Think-Pair-Share: One new thing you learned today!