JHS2 Science · Term 1, Week 4

Living Cells

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Curriculum details

Strand
Diversity of Matter (Strand 1)
Sub-strand
Living Cells (1.2)
Content standard
B8.1.2.1 - Demonstrate an understanding of the types of cells and their structure in relation to different organisms
Indicator
B8.1.2.1.1 - Examine and describe the structure of prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells.
Suggested placement
Term 1, Week 4 (Week 4 of the year)

Our suggestion, laid out in curriculum order across three terms of twelve weeks. NaCCA does not fix the week, so follow your school's scheme of learning.

Curriculum reference
Science, Common Core Programme (JHS1-JHS3), 2023, p. 56

Transcribed from the official NaCCA publication. Check this page against the source.

Exemplars (from the NaCCA curriculum)

1. Compare and contrast prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells.
2. Create a table to show a chart or a slideshow depicting images and labels of the types of cells. Identify their differences and similarities after observation.
3. Draw and label a prokaryotic cell and a eukaryotic cell and make a presentation on what is observed.