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Plant and animal cells
Barrier game
Subject:
Science
Age groups:
11-14, 15-16
Topic:
Cell structure and function
Licence information | This resource is free to use for educational purposes. ©British Council 2014
Source | This resource was originally developed by Alison Fisher and has been adapted by EAL
Nexus.
Plant and animal cells: answers
animal cell
nucleus
This controls what
happens inside the
cell. It also contains
genetic information
(DNA).
cytoplasm
This is a jelly that
gives the cell its
shape. It is also
where chemical
reactions take place.
cell membrane
This is like a bag and
controls what can
get into and out of
the cell.
chloroplasts
These contain
chlorophyll which is
green. They make
photosynthesis
happen.
vacuole
This helps the cell
keep a firm shape. It
contains a liquid
called cell sap.
cell wall
This supports the cell
and makes it strong.
plant cell
Score:
/9
©British Council 2014
A
Plant and animal cells
You are going to complete this worksheet with the help of your partner.
Label the parts of the cells correctly and write in the correct definitions. If
you are not sure, you can ask your partner, who has the correct answer.
This controls what
happens inside the
cell. It also contains
genetic information
(DNA).
cytoplasm
This is like a bag and
controls what can
get into and out of
the cell.
chloroplasts
animal cell
plant cell
This helps the cell
keep a firm shape. It
contains a liquid
called cell sap.
cell wall
Examples of questions you could ask:
What is the role of the nucleus in a cell? What is the name of the jelly in the cell?
Score: /9
©British Council 2014
B
Plant and animal cells
You are going to complete this worksheet with the help of your partner.
Label the parts of the cells correctly and write in the correct definitions. If
you are not sure, you can ask your partner, who has the correct answer.
nucleus
cytoplasm
This is a jelly that
gives the cell its
shape. It is also
where chemical
reactions take place.
cell membrane
animal cell
These contain
chlorophyll which is
green. They make
photosynthesis
happen.
vacuole
plant cell
This supports the cell
and makes it strong.
Examples of questions you could ask:
What is the role of the nucleus in a cell? What is the name of the jelly in the cell?
Score: /9
©British Council 2014