Ipad Lesson Gizmo Ws
Ipad Lesson Gizmo Ws
Ipad Lesson Gizmo Ws
Key vocabulary: cell membrane, cell wall, centriole, chloroplast, cytoplasm, endoplasmic
reticulum, Golgi apparatus, lysosome, mitochondria, nuclear membrane, nucleolus, nucleus,
organelle, plastid, ribosome, vacuole, vesicle
1. What are some of the structures inside a cell that help it to live and perform its role in an
organism? ________________________________________________________________
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2. How do you think plant cells differ from animal cells? (Hint: What can plants do that animals
cannot?) __________________________________________________________________
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Gizmo Warm-up
The Cell Structure Gizmo allows you to look at typical animal
and plant cells under a microscope.
Question: Organelles are specialized structures that perform various functions in the
cell. What are the functions of the organelles in an animal cell?
1. Match: Read about each organelle. Then match each organelle to its function/description.
____ Cytoplasm A. Structure that organizes motion of chromosomes.
____ Lysosome B. Stack of membranes that packages chemicals.
____ Mitochondria C. Membrane that protects the nucleus.
____ Centriole D. Membrane that surrounds and protects the cell.
____ Endoplasmic reticulum E. Sac filled with digestive chemicals.
____ Vacuole F. Structures that converts nutrients to energy.
____ Cell membrane G. Passageways where chemicals are made.
____ Nucleus H. Jelly-like substance within the plasma membrane.
____ Ribosome I. Structure that manufactures ribosomes.
____ Nuclear membrane J. Structure that contains DNA and directs the cell.
____ Golgi apparatus K. Package created by the Golgi apparatus.
____ Vesicle L. Small structure that synthesizes proteins.
____ Nucleolus M. Sac that stores water, nutrients, or waste products.
Get the Gizmo ready:
Activity B:
Select the PLANT CELL tab, and click Sample.
Plant cells
Set the Zoom to 2000x.
1. Compare: What structures are present in an animal cell, but not in a plant cell? __________
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What structures are present in a plant cell, but not in an animal cell? __________________
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2. Fill in: Name the organelle or organelles that perform each of the following functions.
Create: Inside the circle, create a drawing of your life as a cell. Draw at least 4 organelles and
explain their functions. For example, you might draw a slice of pizza instead of mitochondria,
since that is where your energy comes from. (Get creative, dont use my pizza example!)
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