English National Curriculum - Science
Mission Objectives
Explain how the main sub-cellular structures (nucleus, cell membrane, mitochondria, chloroplasts, plasmids) are related to their functions
Recognise, draw, and interpret images of animal and plant cells
Make estimations and comparisons to judge size and scale of sub-cellular structures
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Words and meanings to learn
organelles
Structures within a cell that perform specific functions, such as the nucleus, mitochondria, and chloroplasts.
objective lens
the lens on a microscope closest to the specimen; it magnifies the image and works with the eyepiece lens to determine total magnification.
slide
A flat piece of glass used to hold a specimen for viewing under a microscope.
coverslip
A small, thin square of glass or plastic placed over the specimen on a slide to protect it and keep it flat.
stain
A chemical dye used to highlight specific structures in cells, making them easier to see under the microscope
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PowerPoint slides with labelled and unlabelled diagrams
Pre-prepared slides (onion and cheek cells) or cell micrographs
Worksheet with diagram labelling and structure-function matching task
Access to microscopes (if practical)
Blank table for comparing animal and plant cell structures
Optional video clips showing cell structure animations
Student reference materials (textbooks or revision guides)
Expert film
Mission assignment film
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