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We Are Cell Tissue

What are cells – and how did they get their name?

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Ages

14-15 15-16 16-17 17-18

Topic

Identity and diversity Wellbeing and resilience

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Duration

60 minutes

What is cell tissue? This interdisciplinary learning resource for pupils aged 14–18 looks at the science of cells through Kitty Joyce’s poem Epithelium, which uses word association and figurative language to evoke the structure of cell tissue.

Along with the poem, the five-page PDF resource contains discussion and writing prompts for young people to consider cells, engage with the poem and create their own poem in response to it.

 

Lesson plan

Curriculum links

England:
English: Writing & Reading Composition
Science: Working Scientifically, Cell Biology (AS & A level)
Key Stages: KS4, KS5

Northern Ireland:
Science & Technology: Biology (AS & A level)
Key Stages: KS4, KS5

Scotland:
Sciences: Biology (Advanced Higher)
Level: Senior Phase

Wales:
Science & Technology: Biology (AS & A level)
Progression Steps: PS5, A levels