Parts of a Plant Cell

4th GradeScience30 min

aligned to Ngss 4-ls1-1

Learning Objective

I can identify the main parts of a plant cell.

Lesson Flow

Watch Video

8 min

Plant Cell

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Guided Notes

6 min

Key concepts students will learn:

  • Plant cells have a cell wall outside the cell membrane, which provides structure for the plant.

  • Chloroplasts capture light from the sun to produce sugar for the plant through a process called photosynthesis.

  • A large central vacuole stores water and other materials, and plasmodesmata act like telephones to connect cells.

Practice

10 min

3 questions • Multiple choice

Exit Ticket

5 min

Name three parts of a plant cell and describe what each part does.

Teacher Guide

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