KS3 specialised cells information circuit (suits activate 1)

Specialised cell information circuit

This activity is designed to engage kinaesthetic learners. Sometimes used as an introduction, sometimes used as a revision tool.
• The pictures in the file “cells circuit pics.pptx” are printed in colour and laminated and placed around the room
• A full set of cards are printed and left with each picture. I print onto A3 so that the cards are nice an clear.
o 8 name (printed on yellow)
o 8 structure (printed on blue)
o description (printed on green)
• Each group of students has a printed table (on A3 again to allow students to easily write)
• To start the activity students select a scribe. They look at the picture of the cell they have and try to identify the correct name, structure and description card. The scribe should summarise the information in the correct row of the table
• Students have 2-3 mins to complete this. the time is kept short to prevent students copying text word for word
• At the end of the time students should shuffle the cards and move onto the next cell.
• The scribe should change each time the group moves onto the next cell
• The final column of the table has no associated card and should be completed by students to say how the cells adaptations make it more suitable for its job.

KEYWORDS: Cells specialised; leaf cell; sperm; ovum; ciliated epithelial cells; muscle tissue; neurone; root hair cell;