GASC+Lesson

7th grade students study cells.

As an enrichment teacher I usually go into classrooms and plan out projects for students, rather then teach one specific lesson.

Concrete Sequential: Students will write a paper with the main structures of the cell and their functions. Each structure should be described in detail. The function of each structure should be will be in the paper. Papers are to be typed, 12 size font, Times New Roman, and double spaced. A rubric will be given to the students as a guideline. A calendar will be given to the students so that they can map out their due dates. The rough draft will be due one day, peer editing, final draft. Abstract Global: Students will create a 3-D image of a cell. Students can create these cells in many different ways. Examples will be shown using Styrofoam, gumdrops, toothpicks, wood, food, etc. Students will have a brainstorming session about how they would like to create their cell before they begin. Imagination and self-expression are encouraged. Abstract Sequential: After listening to a lecture on the cell students will continue their learning by researching this topic and write their own outline of important facts they learned. They will then form small groups and have cell discussions about what was learned. Videos will be shown to guide their understanding of the cell and the students will create their own factual cell video clip to teach other students in the class. Concrete Random: Students will work in groups and will be given what if? scenarios to figure out. What if a specific part of the cell was missing? What would happen, could the cell survive? Students will research the cells in our bodies and have discussions about real world problems with cells (disorders).

Students that have special needs will be paired up with high achieving students. For the ESL students the ESL teacher will be in the classroom to help guide the student through the projects.