Standards Site

 
 
Schemes of Work
QCA

Science at key stage 3    (Year 7)

Unit 7A: Cells

QCA

Prior learning

It is helpful if pupils know:

  • the names and functions of some major organs in plants and animals
  • about some of the life processes common to living things, eg movement, growth, reproduction, nutrition

Sections in this unit

This unit is divided into sections. Each section contains a sequence of activities with related objectives and outcomes. You can view this unit by moving through the sections or print/download the whole unit.
1. What are living organisms made from?
2. a. How can using a microscope give us information about structure?
3. b. How can using a microscope give us information about structure?
4. What are cells like?
5. Checking progress
6. a. What do cells do?
7. b. What do cells do?
8. a. How are new cells made?
9. b. How are new cells made?
10. What causes pollen tubes to grow?
11. Reviewing work