Aligned with TEKS 8.13A

This Plant and Animal Cells Unit Bundle covers 8th Grade TEKS 8.13A. This comprehensive bundle includes every lesson/activity needed in order to teach the function of the major cell organelles in plant or animal cells (see below for resources included).
Aligned with TEKS 8.13A

Resources included in this unit bundle:

Plant and Animal Cells Lesson Plan (TEKS 8.13A)

  • Complete set of daily plans
  • Learning objectives
  • Vertical alignments
  • Daily set of procedures
  • 504 and SPED differentiation suggestions
  • Extensions for each day


Plant and Animal Cells - PowerPoint and Notes (TEKS 8.13A)

  • Plant Cells
  • Plant Organelles
  • Animal Cells
  • Animal Organelles
  • Diagram 1: Plant
  • Diagram 2: Animal
  • Diagram
  • Checkpoint - 5 questions
  • 2 Versions of Student Notes Pages - Full Size and Interactive Notebook Format
  • Modified Student Notes Pages
  • Student Notes Pages Answer Key
  • Editable Text - PowerPoint and Notes Pages


Plant and Animal Cells - Phenomenon and Guided Practice (TEKS 8.13A)

  • A hands-on activity where students will complete stations that explore the different functions that each organelle serves in the cell
  • Student Record Sheet with analysis questions
  • Guided Practice with a CER
  • Complete Answer Keys


Plant and Animal Cells Literacy Article (TEKS 8.13A)

  • 2 Versions of Article (Regular and Modified)
  • Student Question Companion Sheet
  • Answer Key
  • Suggestions for Use


Plant and Animal Cells - Independent Practice (TEKS 8.13A)

  • Independent Practice sheet with a variety of questions types
  • Complete Answer Keys


Plant and Animal Cells S.C.I.E.N.C.E. Stations (TEKS 8.13A)

  • Teacher Guide for implementing S.C.I.E.N.C.E. Stations (PRINT and READ FIRST)
  • S.C.I.E.N.C.E. Station Signage
  • General Directions for students
  • Teacher Setup for specific stations
  • 7 station activities
  • Student recording sheet and answer key
  • Color and B&W options for all printable materials
  • Tutorial for assigning "Challenge" cards and creating a PIN (video and written)


Plant and Animal Cells - Task Cards (TEKS 8.13A)

  • Key vocabulary (ex. cell, organelle, nucleus, mitochondria, cell membrane, cell wall, ribosome, cytoplasm, chloroplast, vacuole etc.)
  • Analyzing functions of cell organelles
  • Comparing and contrasting plant and animal cells
  • Differentiating between descriptions of plant and animal cells
  • True/False practice
  • Multiple choice practice
  • Student recording sheets (PDF and editable version)
  • Answer Key for teacher reference (PDF and editable version)
  • Editable task card template to add your own questions


Plant and Animal Cells - Small Group Activity (TEKS 8.13A)

  • Teacher Instructions
  • Discussion/Guiding Questions
  • Plant and Animal Cells domino review activity
  • Complete Answer Key


Plant and Animal Cells Assessment (TEKS 8.13A)

  • 33 Question Pre-Made Assessment
  • Assessment Answer Key (2 Versions - Complete and Quick Check Formats)
  • Question Bank containing 57 questions
  • Question Bank Answer Key (2 Versions - Complete and Quick Check Formats)
  • All files come in EDITABLE and PDF formats


Plant and Animal Cells Warm-Up (TEKS 8.13A)

  • Identifying differences between plant and animal cells "T" chart
  • Plant Cell vs. Animal Cell Venn diagram
  • Labeling plant and animal cell diagrams
  • Short answer questions
  • Multiple choice practice


Plant and Animal Cells Homework/Activity Sheet (TEKS 8.13A)

  • Homework/Activity Sheet (editable and PDF)
  • Answer Key (editable and PDF)


Also included in the bundle:

  • Plant and Animal Cells Exit Tickets (TEKS 8.13A)
  • Plant and Animal Cells Interactive Notebook Pages (TEKS 8.13A)