English National Curriculum - Science
Mission Objectives
Describe the key features of specialised animal and plant cells
Explain how these features relate to their specific functions
Use diagrams or given data to justify how cell structure supports function at the tissue, organ, or organism level
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Words and meanings to learn
function
The specific job or role that something (like an organ or structure) performs.
differentiation
When a cell changes to become a special type of cell with a specific job.
cell
The smallest building block of living things – all organisms are made of cells.
specialised
when a cell has a specific shape or structure to do a particular job
adaptation
A feature or behaviour that helps an organism survive and reproduce in its environment.
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PowerPoint or handouts with diagrams of specialised cells
Worksheets with structure-function matching tasks
Cell comparison table templates
Annotated image cards for sorting activities
Short video clips or animations showing cells in action (e.g. sperm, phloem transport)
Scissors and glue for card sort activity (optional)
Stretch/challenge cards with application questions
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Mission assignment film
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