Objectives:
1. To identify and describe the functions of organelles
found in cells.
2. To compare what type of organelles are found in
plant, animal and bacteria cells.
Plant and Animal Cell drawings are not all exactly the same.
Function
Controls what
moves into and
out of the cell
Cell Type
Animal
Plant
Bacteria
Nick Name
Gatekeeper
Function
Cell Type
Liquid of the cell. Animal
Holds organelles Plant
in place.
Bacteria
Nick Name
Clear Jello
Function
Cell Type
Controls cell’s Animal
activities and Plant
contains DNA
Nick Name
Control Center
Brain
Function
Creates
proteins for
the cell.
Cell Type
Animal
Plant
Bacteria
Nick Name
Protein
Factory
Function
Generates
energy (ATP)
for the cell.
Cell Type
Animal
Plant
Nick Name
Powerhouse
Function
Stores food, water
and minerals
Small – animal
cells
Large – plant cells
Cell Type
Animal
Plant
Nick Name
Storage Tank
Function
Makes glucose
(sugar) for the
plant. Site of
photosynthesis.
Cell Type
Plant
Nick Name
Solar Panels
Function
Supports and
protects the
plant cell
Cell Type
Plant
Nick Name
Brick Wall
Waste and
Storage
Maintains structure
and shape of the cell
Manufactures
Material for the
Cell
Produces Energy
Directing
I control all cell activities.
Mitochondria?
Nucleus?
Cell Membrane?
I am very large in plant cells
Mitochondria?
Chloroplast?
Vacuole?
I am a jelly-like substance that
suspends cell organelles
Mitochondria?
Ribosome?
Cytoplasm?
I am known as the
powerhouse that releases
energy (ATP)
Mitochondria?
Ribsome?
Cell Membrane?
I am the gatekeeper, I control
what comes in and out of the
cell
Cell membrane?
Cell Wall?
Cytoplasm?
I am very small in animal cells.
Mitochondria?
Nucleus?
Vacuole?
I store and contain DNA.
Mitochondria?
Vaculole?
Nucleus?
I am where proteins are made
Cell Wall?
Chloroplast?
Ribosome?
I protect and support plant
cells.
Mitochondria?
Cell Wall?
Cell Membrane?
I convert sunlight into glucose
(sugar)
Mitochondria?
Chloroplast?
Vacuole?
I store water, food and
minerals
Mitochondria?
Chloroplast?
Vacuole?
I am found in eukaryotic an
prokaryotic cells
Cell wall?
Cytoplasm?
Mitochondria?
I store water, food and
minerals
Mitochondria?
Chloroplast?
Vacuole?
 In class we have learned about organelles and how they function in the
cell. Your job is to think of a creative analogy between a cell and all its
organelles, and something in real-life. You can use an animal or a plant
cell. Make sure that each organelle has a match in your analogy, meaning
that they have similar roles or jobs.
For example: the nucleus is like a head coach of a football team.
Cell Analogy Video
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w7F_7JJJFxw
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Which organelle do you think is the most
important?
Describe 3 reasons why.
Cell membrane
Cell wall
Cytoplasm
Nucleus
Mitochondria
Chloroplast
Ribosome
Vacuole
 www.brainpop.com
 “Cell Structures”