Year 7 · Science · beta

Cells

This unit explores cell structures, their functions, and differences between plant and animal cells. It includes adaptations of unicellular organisms and the organisation of multicellular organisms. Skills in using safe techniques, recording data, and evaluating methods in lab work are developed.

This is an attributed Oak National Academy lesson sequence, not a completed or academically approved DASKEREL course. Supporting transcripts may depend on video, images, practical equipment or teacher explanation. Follow each lesson’s supervision guidance. For religious education and RSHE, follow the school’s syllabus, policy and safeguarding procedures.

Prior knowledge

  • [Y2] Some processes happen in all living things (and do not happen in things that are dead or have never been alive).
  • [Y5] All living things have a life cycle.
  • [Y3] Flowering plants are made up of different parts with different functions, including roots, stem/trunk, leaves and flowers.
  • [Y4, Y6] Humans are made up of different parts with different functions, including organ systems such as the digestive system and circulatory system.

Source curriculum references

  • Evaluate risks
  • Use appropriate techniques, apparatus, and materials during fieldwork and laboratory work, paying attention to health and safety
  • Make and record observations and measurements using a range of methods for different investigations; and evaluate the reliability of methods and suggest possible improvements
  • Interpret observations and data, including identifying patterns and using observations, measurements and data to draw conclusions
  • Cells as the fundamental unit of living organisms, including how to observe, interpret and record cell structure using a light microscope
  • The functions of the cell wall, cell membrane, cytoplasm, nucleus, vacuole, mitochondria and chloroplasts
  • The similarities and differences between plant and animal cells
  • The structural adaptations of some unicellular organisms
  • The hierarchical organisation of multicellular organisms: from cells to tissues to organs to systems to organisms

Oak source metadata. DASKEREL has not independently verified school-level coverage.

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