Sadie Guthrie-Kretsch
ECUI 526: Field Experience II Lesson #2 Direct Instruction
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Subject Area(s)
Grade Level
Summary of the Lesson
Standards: (as applicable)
International Standards
National Standards
Professional Organization
Standards
PA Academic Standards
PA Core Standards
Essential Questions
Objectives
Vocabulary:
The Cell Membrane
Biology
10th Grade
This lesson will provide
information about the cell
membrane and its function as
a regulatory structure.
3.1.B.A5; CC.3.5.9-10.D
What properties of the cell
membrane allow it to regulate
what comes in and out of the
cell?
Students will be able to recall
the characteristics of the cell.
Students will be able to identify
what substances are regulated
by the cell membrane.
Students will be able to discuss
how substances are regulated
by the cell membrane.
Phospholipid bilayer;
cytoplasm; extracellular
membrane; Fluid Mosaic Model
Estimated Time 50 minutes
Materials Required Computer w/ access to
PowerPoint and projector;
student study guide notes
Procedure BEFORE:
BEFORE:
Access Prior Knowledge
ask students what they
know about the organelle
from yesterdays class on
organelles.
Show youtube video - The
Cell Membrane
DURING:
PowerPoint focusing on
the cell membrane.
Topics in the PowerPoint
will include
o The phospholipid
bilayer
o The Fluid Mosaic
Model
o Function of proteins
o Cytoplasm and
Extracellular Fluid
Have students complete
guided notes packet as
you go over PowerPoint.
o Stop after each topic
to ask key questions
AFTER:
Collect notes
Exit ticket Explain the
importance of the
structure of a
 phospholipid when
forming a membrane.
Formative Assessment Collect notes to double check;
exit ticket.
Student Resources Study guide; exit ticket

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