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Cells Lesson 4
How can we prove that
cells exist if we can’t see
them? In your table groups you have got 2
minutes to discuss your ideas and then
we will talk about them as a class
Use your scientific thinking
Make sure you listen to
everyone in your group
Learning intentions
At the end of this lesson:
All will have: • used a microscope safely and effectively and produced a
labelled diagram of an animal cell and a model aniaml cell.
Most will have:• peer-assessed a labelled diagram of an animal cell and be
able to recall the functions of parts of an animal cell,• completed the crossword
Some will have:• demonstrated their understanding by completing
‘Microscopes, size and scale’.
Responsible use of microscopes
Microscopes are fragile and delicate: • They should always be carried with two hands: one
underneath and one holding the curved part of the body. • You should not touch the lenses.
Persistent mistakes include:• holding the microscope with one hand• focussing down onto the slide and breaking it• turning the objective lens around and crashing into the
slide• forgetting to mop up excess liquid.
How to use a microscopeNow follow the instructions below carefully.• Make sure you have selected the low power objective lens
(it’s the smallest).• Look down the eyepiece and adjust the mirror until it is as light
as you can get it.• Move the focussing knob until the objective lens is as far
down as it will go.• Put your slide on the stage and secure it with the stage clips.• Using the focussing knob, move the objective lens slowly
up. Until you can see something. (You will need to keep looking down the eyepiece as you do this).
• When you think you can see something, check with the teacher before drawing what you see.
• When you have finished, remember to remove the slide from the microscope before packing it away.
How are we going to look at an animal cell?
Remember the rules?
Recording what you can see:
Cheek Cells
Things outlined in black are probably air bubbles!Get me to help you if you can’t see!
• Write a clear heading.• Use a sharp HB pencil.• Draw firm, continuous lines and avoid using too much
shading.• Include the magnification.• Draw label lines with a ruler. These must not touch the
structure they are labelling and should not cross each other.
• Write labels horizontally on the page (pupils often write along the same angle as the label lines) and arrange them neatly around (not over) the drawing.
Recording what you can see:
Animal CellCell membrane
CytoplasmNucleus
What do all the parts do?What do the organelles do?
•Nucleus•Cell membrane•Cytoplasm•Chloroplast•Cell wall•Vacuole
Controls what happens in the cell (contains
DNA)
Jelly-like substance where
reactions happen
Keeps substances in the cell and
controls what goes in and out
Contain chlorophyll –
where photosynthesis
happens
Contains cell sap – keeps the cell
firm
Made of cellulose and
supports the cell
Complete the activity:
Microscopes, size and scale.
This activity will help develop your thinking skills.
Cell membrane Cytoplasm
NucleusEye pieceObjective lens
Coarse focus
Fine focus
SlideStageLight