Download Cell Organelle Trading Card Assignment

Cell Organelle Trading Card Assignment
Your assignment is to make a “trading card” for each cell organelle. The trading card will feature a
picture of the organelle on one side and information about it on the other. Then, you will compare
the organelle to a part of your school.
This will be a great study guide for a test on cells!! 
Organelle – A specialized part of a cell that has a specific function.
** Each card should be 3X5 inches in size (a note card would be preferable) **
Front of the card: Picture of organelle (no text)-this can be drawn by hand or
a print out, but must be in color (may print black & white & color by hand)
On back of card:
a. The name of your organelle.
b. A description of what it looks like.
c. What it does.
d. What part of the school it would be.
e. An interesting fact about it.
Cell Organelles
Organelles Found in Both Animal and Plant Cells
Cell Membrane – The outer portion of a cell. It surrounds the cell and helps keep the contents
inside. The membrane also controls what enters or leaves a cell.
Cytoplasm – All the material between a cell membrane and the nucleus; it includes the various
organelles which help a cell to function.
Cytoskeleton – Provides shape and support to the cell.
Endoplasmic Reticulum (ER) – A series of interconnected membrane tubes and channels in the
cytoplasm; moves material through the cell. There are two types – Rough ER and Smooth ER.
• Rough ER – Transports ribosomes around the cell.
• Smooth ER – Makes most of the fats used by the cell membrane.
Golgi Body (Apparatus) – Stores, packages, and distributes proteins and fats made by the ER.
Lysosome – Digests food in the cell; packages and removes waste from the cell.
Mitochondria – Power plant of the cell.
Nucleolus – Located in the nucleus; manufactures ribosomes.
Nucleus – The control center of a cell. It contains genetic information that regulates how a
cell functions.
Ribosomes – Makes the proteins needed by the cell.
Vacuole – Stores food and waste products; removes waste from the cell; provides support for
the cell.
Cell Organelles Found ONLY in Plant Cells
Cell Wall – The outermost part of a plant cell. It is found outside of the cell's membrane. It is
quite rigid and helps maintain the shape of the plant.
Chloroplast – A green structure found inside a plant cell. This structure changes sunlight into
a usable form of energy for the plant. Works in conjunction with the mitochondria to produce
energy.
Plastids – Helps with photosynthesis; stores pigments (colors); stores starch for winter use.
Rubric
Criteria
Cards are 3X5
Pictures of all organelles.
Pictures are in color
5 parts of back of card complete for each
organelle.
School analogy is accurate
Neat and organized
Total points earned _________/12
Not done
(0 points)
Partially
done
(1 point)
Well done
(2 points)