Loay Aqel Date: 14-9-2021
Student Exploration: Cell Structure
Directions: Follow the instructions to go through the simulation. Respond to the questions and
prompts in the orange boxes.
Vocabulary: cell membrane, cell wall, capsule, centriole, chloroplast, cytoplasm, cytoskeleton, endoplasmic
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Student Exploration: Cell Structure
Directions: Follow the instructions to go through the simulation. Respond to the questions and
prompts in the orange boxes.
Prior Knowledge Questions (Do these BEFORE using the Gizmo.)
1. What are some of the structures inside a cell that help it to live and perform its role in an organism?
ribosomes, mitochondria and nucleus.
2. How do you think plant cells differ from animal cells? (Hint: What can plants do that animals cannot?)
plant cells can absorb sunlight and use it as energy to produce food to consume
(photosynthesis)
Gizmo Warm-up
The Cell Structure Gizmo allows you to look at typical animal, plant,
and bacterial cells under a microscope. On the ANIMAL CELL tab,
click Sample to take a sample of an animal cell. On the dropdown
menu, select Centriole.
3. Find the centrioles (Highlighted in green). ✏ Make a sketch of the
centrioles in the space below. Either hand draw in the space below or
edit using the drawing tools.
4. Read the description of the centrioles. What is their function?
organize the movement of chromosomes in cell division
Get the Gizmo ready:
Activity A:
● Check that an Animal cell is mounted on the
Animal cells 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. Label: Locate each organelle in the animal cell. ✏Label the organelles in the diagram below. (Double-click
on each box, then add the text to the box and click Save and Close.)
2. Match: Read about each organelle. Then match each organelle to its function/description.
H Cytoplasm A. Structure that organizes motion of chromosomes.
E Lysosome B. Stack of membranes that packages chemicals.
F Mitochondria C. Membrane that protects the nucleus.
A Centriole D. Membrane that surrounds and protects the cell.
G Endoplasmic reticulum E. Sac filled with digestive chemicals.
M Vacuole F. Structures that convert nutrients to energy.
D Cell membrane G. Passageways where chemicals are made.
J Nucleus H. Jelly-like substance within the cell membrane.
N Cytoskeleton I. Structure that manufactures ribosomes.
L Ribosome J. Structure that contains DNA and regulates genes.
C Nuclear membrane K. Package created by the Golgi apparatus.
B Golgi apparatus L. Small structure that synthesizes proteins.
K Vesicle M. Sac that stores water, nutrients, or waste products.
I Nucleolus N. Tubules and filaments that give the cell its shape.
3. Investigate: Select the Cell membrane. Turn on Show closeup. Read the description, watch the
animation, and answer the following questions below.
A. What kind of molecules diffuse (go through) the cell membrane directly?
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