Living Cells · JHS3 Science

Lesson notes

Learning Objectives

Indicator: B9.1.2.1.3 - Examine the functions of specialised animal cells such as (nerve, blood cells, muscle cells and sperm cells) in relation to the existence of humans

By the end of the lesson, learners can:

Identify nerve cells, blood cells, muscle cells and sperm cells from pictures, charts or models by their distinctive shapes and features.
Describe the function of each of the four specialised animal cells studied (nerve, blood, muscle and sperm) in their own words.
Explain how the structure of each specialised cell is adapted to carry out its function.
Relate the functions of these specialised cells to the survival and continued existence of humans.
Create a simple model or labelled diagram representing the shape of at least one specialised animal cell.

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Curriculum details

Strand: Diversity of Matter (Strand 1)
Sub-strand: Living Cells (1.2)
Content standard: B9.1.2.1 - Demonstrate knowledge of specialist cells of dicotyledonous plants and humans, their formation and functions for the existence of the plants and humans
Indicator: B9.1.2.1.3 - Examine the functions of specialised animal cells such as (nerve, blood cells, muscle cells and sperm cells) in relation to the existence of humans
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. 91
Transcribed from the official NaCCA publication. Check this page against the source.

Exemplars (from the NaCCA curriculum)

1. Observe specialised animal cells such as nerve cells, blood cells, muscle cells and sperm cells from pictures, videos and charts and identify them by their names and make models to represent their shapes.
2. Search from books, journals and internet for information on specialised cells in exemplar 1 and how they relate to the existence of humans.