VOCABULARY FOR SEPUP ACTIVITY 39 2014
What is the difference between an animal cell and a plant
cell?
ORGANELLES
a specialized cell part that has its own function; like the
organs in your body
PHOTOSYNTHESIS a chemical process used by plants (and some other
organisms) that converts light energy into carbohydrates
that can be used as fuel for the organism
LIGHT + CARBON DIOXIDE + WATER  SUGAR + OXYGEN
RESPIRATION
A chemical process used by organisms – both plant and
animal – that converts carbohydrates into energy for the
organism to use
OXYGEN + SUGAR  ENERGY + CARBON DIOXIDE + WATER
WHEN YOU ARE DONE RECORDING YOUR VOCAB:
1. Read the first two introductory paragraphs on page C-47.
2. In your group, discuss the following question:
a. WHAT DO YOU ALREADY KNOW ABOUT THE DIFFERENCES BETWEEN
PLANT AND ANIMAL CELLS?
ASSIGNMENT
 Participate in class activity.
o Draw & label pictures of both animal and plant cells.
o Summarize the job of each organelle.
 Watch video.
 Answer the following questions:
o Question # 1 – Make a Venn Diagram to help you compare and
contrast plant cells and animal cells.
o Question #2 – Explain the processes of photosynthesis and cellular
respiration.