| Name: ______________________________ | Date: ______________ |
Instructions
- Be a cell scientist and learn what each cell part does.
- Read each question carefully.
- Use the word clues to help you choose or write an answer.
Example: Which cell part is like a thin outside covering that controls what enters and leaves the cell? A) nucleus B) cell membrane C) chloroplast
Answer: B) cell membrane
Part 1: Cell Crew
Choose the best answer.
1. Which cell part is like the control center?
| ○ A. nucleus | ○ B. cell membrane |
| ○ C. cell wall | ○ D. chloroplast |
2. Which cell part is a thin covering that controls what enters and leaves?
| ○ A. nucleus | ○ B. cell membrane |
| ○ C. cell wall | ○ D. chloroplast |
3. Which cell part helps a plant make food using sunlight?
| ○ A. nucleus | ○ B. cell membrane |
| ○ C. cell wall | ○ D. chloroplast |
4. Which cell part gives a plant cell extra support and shape?
| ○ A. nucleus | ○ B. cell membrane |
| ○ C. cell wall | ○ D. chloroplast |
Part 2: Science Words
Write the correct cell part in each blank.
5. The __________ contains directions for the cell.
6. The __________ is the strong outer layer of a plant cell.
7. Green __________ help plant cells use sunlight to make food.
8. The __________ helps decide what can move into or out of a cell.
Part 3: Match the Jobs
Match each cell part with its job.
| 9. | nucleus | __________ | A. supports and protects a plant cell |
| 10. | cell membrane | __________ | B. uses sunlight to help make food |
| 11. | cell wall | __________ | C. controls the cell |
| 12. | chloroplast | __________ | D. controls what enters and leaves |
Part 4: Cell Check
Write True or False for each statement.
13. The nucleus helps control the cell. True / False
14. Chloroplasts help plants use sunlight. True / False
15. The cell wall is found only in animal cells. True / False
16. The cell membrane lets everything move in and out without control. True / False
Part 5: Cell Scientist (optional challenge)
Answer each question with a word or short sentence.
17. Why does a plant cell need chloroplasts? |
18. How are the cell wall and cell membrane different? |
19. Which cell part would you compare to a boss giving directions? Explain your choice. |
Answer Key
| 1. | A (nucleus) |
| 2. | B (cell membrane) |
| 3. | D (chloroplast) |
| 4. | C (cell wall) |
| 5. | nucleus |
| 6. | cell wall |
| 7. | chloroplasts |
| 8. | cell membrane |
| 9. | C (controls the cell) |
| 10. | D (controls what enters and leaves) |
| 11. | A (supports and protects a plant cell) |
| 12. | B (uses sunlight to help make food) |
| 13. | True |
| 14. | True |
| 15. | False |
| 16. | False |
| 17. | Chloroplasts help the plant cell use sunlight to make food. |
| 18. | The cell wall gives support, while the cell membrane controls what enters and leaves. |
| 19. | The nucleus, because it helps control the cell and contains its directions. |