Specialised cells
This is a set of visual resources looking at types of specialist animal and plant cells. It includes a reference booklet, a set of flashcards, a graphic organiser, a cloze activity and four substitution tables.
These resources are suitable for teaching the topic of specialised cells to EAL beginners and intermediate learners aged 12-16. The resources are designed to be used in conjunction with the introductory resource on Cells. They are visual, and include several collaborative activities. The learners can use their first language and prior knowledge of the topic to learn the new vocabulary. The reference book includes the basic topic vocabulary and visuals.
Resource downloads
On the right hand side of this page are a number of documents that you can download for free. Please note that the Teaching Notes and Resources can be found in the pdf document (the first item on the list), whilst the PowerPoint document(s) include(s) presentation(s) which you can display on your interactive board in your classroom.
Licence information
© The Bell Educational Trust Limited. This resource is free to use for educational purposes.
This resource was originally developed by Z. Davies and has been adapted for The Bell Foundation’s teaching materials and resources. The resource was formally referenced as EAL Nexus.