Biology — Cell Structure and Function

Exam board: WJEC  |  Back to subjects

Board-Specific Note

WJEC specification; mainly taken in Wales.

Learning Objectives

• Describe cell organelles
• Compare prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells
• Understand membrane transport

Key Points

• Nucleus, mitochondria, ribosomes
• Prokaryotes lack a nucleus
• Diffusion, osmosis, active transport

Lesson Plan (50 minutes)

1. Starter (5 min): Recall prior knowledge of cell structure and function with quick questions.
2. Teaching (15 min): Work through each of the learning objectives, explaining principles step by step.
3. Key points review (5 min): Revisit the key points together, confirming understanding.
4. Worked example (10 min): Model the example question: Which organelle carries out respiration?. Solution: Mitochondria
5. Practice (10 min): Students attempt the practice questions independently; circulate and support.
6. Plenary (5 min): Review answers and address misconceptions.

Homework

• Name the organelle for protein synthesis
• List two differences between plant and animal cells
• Define osmosis

Assessment

Check practice answers against the model answer; use the built-in practice questions as formative assessment.