Cell Organelle and
Function
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Nucleus
Mitochondria
Ribosomes
Chloroplasts
Endoplasmic
Reticulum
Golgi Bodies
Cell Wall
Cell Membrane
Lysosomes
Vacuole
Cytoplasm
Nucleolus
The organelle that
acts as the control
center or “brain”
of the cell.
The organelle that
produces proteins
for the cell.
The organelle that
is the “powerhouse”
of the cell - gives the
cell it’s energy.
The organelle that takes
in sunlight and uses it
for photosynthesis to
give the cell energy.
The organelle that
acts as a “highway”
to move proteins
around the cell.
The part of a cell
that
supports and
protects plant cells.
The organelle that
packages up proteins
and nutrients and sends
them off to other parts
of the cell.
The part of a cell
that acts as a
screen letting water
& oxygen in and
waste out.
The organelle that
aids the cell in
eliminating waste
and recycling
materials within the
The organelle that
acts
as a storage center
for
cell.
the cell.
The gel-like fluid within a
Part of the nucleus that
cell that aids in organelle
helps control and
movement and gives the
transmit information
cell structure.
throughout the cell.
Prep Instructions:
Teacher Help Page
1. Decide how many sets of cards you will need to create. This game is best played with 2
players, but could be played with up to 4 players.
2. Print the number of sets of cards you would like in color and trip any white edges.
3. Laminate cards (so they last for years!) and cut along the dotted lines (recruit some
student help!)
4. Keep the cards in individual envelopes to pass out to your groups of kids on game day!
Game Instructions:
1. Students will spread all 24 cards facing down next to each other. They will need to work at a
larger surface so all cards will fit!
2. Students will then take turns turing 2 cards over at a time trying to get a match between the
organelle and it’s function.
3. Each time a student gets a correct match, they keep those two cards.
4. Whichever student has the most cards at the end of the game WINS!
Note: Depending on how you use this, you can decide whether you would like them to be able to
use previous notes or how they will check their answers.
Teacher Answer Key
Nucleus
Cell Membrane
Mitochondria
Lysosomes
Ribosomes
Vacuole
Chloroplasts
Cytoplasm
Endoplasmic Reticulum
Nucleolus
Golgi Bodies
Cell Wall