AQA new specification-Animal and plant cells-B1.2 and Eukaryotic and prokaryotic cells-B1.3

Animal and plant cells lesson combined with Eukaryotic and prokaryotic cells lesson created in accordance to the NEW AQA Specification (9-1). Designed for a mixed ability class, although content can be adjusted to suit any ability. Includes: slide animations, embedded videos and practice questions with answers on slides and built in task timers. Also homework and in class worksheets with answers!

AQA spec link: 1.1.1 and 1.1.2
Relevant chapter: B1 Cell structure and transport. AQA Biology third edition textbook-Page 6-9

Specification requires students to know the following;
Students should be able to explain how the main sub-cellular structures, including the nucleus, cell membranes, mitochondria, chloroplasts in plant cells and plasmids in bacterial cells are related to their functions. Most animal cells have the following parts: • a nucleus • cytoplasm • a cell membrane • mitochondria • ribosomes. In addition to the parts found in animal cells, plant cells often have: • chloroplasts • a permanent vacuole filled with cell sap. Plant and algal cells also have a cell wall made of cellulose, which strengthens the cell.

Specification requires students to know the following;
Plant and animal cells (eukaryotic cells) have a cell membrane, cytoplasm and genetic material enclosed in a nucleus. Bacterial cells (prokaryotic cells) are much smaller in comparison. They have cytoplasm and a cell membrane surrounded by a cell wall. The genetic material is not enclosed in a nucleus. It is a single DNA loop and there may be one or more small rings of DNA called plasmids. Students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of the scale and size of cells and be able to make order of magnitude calculations, including the use of standard form.
MS 1b, 2a, 2h WS 4.4 Use prefixes centi, milli, micro and nano.