T Level Science - Biology A1.3 Plant and Animal Cells
Teach T Level Science Biology A1.3 plant and animal cells with an editable PowerPoint, real micrographs, structured activities and exam practice.
This 24-slide lesson develops students’ understanding of similarities and differences between plant and animal cells, linking cell structures to their functions. Designed around Pearson T Level Science Biology A1.3, it builds on prior knowledge of eukaryotic cell ultrastructure.
Content includes:
Overall cell shape and the role of the cellulose cell wall.
Shared components, including mitochondria, ribosomes, the nucleus, ER and Golgi apparatus.
Differences involving chloroplasts, vacuoles and centrioles.
How cell structures support photosynthesis, respiration and plant-cell support.
Common misconceptions, including whether all plant cells contain chloroplasts.
Varied classroom activities include retrieval questions, micrograph comparisons, a paired sorting task, mystery cell samples, true-or-false reasoning and an “improve the student answer” challenge.
Exam preparation includes a teacher-created comparison question, a model response, suggested classroom marks and a six-mark exit ticket. Teacher notes provide answers, delivery guidance, suggested timings and source credits.
Suitable for whole-class teaching, paired discussion, independent practice and revision. Use as one extended lesson or split across two shorter sessions.
The PowerPoint is fully editable, with text placed directly inside coloured shapes and table cells for easier editing and animation.
Practice questions and suggested marks are teacher-created, rather than official Pearson assessment materials.



