Organelles: Structure and Function
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Subject Area: Science | Grade Level: 7
Lesson Length: 15 minutes or less
Keywords/Tags: Organelles, Cytoplasm, Nucleus, Cell Wall, Cell Membrane, Chloroplasts, Lysosome, Mitochondria
Lesson Description: This lesson will focus on how cell organelles work together inside of a cell to keep it alive. Each organelle has a particular structure and function that it carries out in order to allow the cell to thrive. S7L2. Obtain, evaluate, and communicate information to describe how cell structures, cells, tissues, organs, and organ systems interact to maintain the basic needs of organisms. a. Develop a model and construct an explanation of how cell structures (specifically the nucleus, cytoplasm, cell membrane, cell wall, chloroplasts, lysosome, and mitochondria) contribute to the function of the cell as a system in obtaining nutrients in order to grow, reproduce, make needed materials, and process waste.

  • Other S7L2. Obtain, evaluate, and communicate information to describe how cell structures, cells, tissues, organs, and organ systems interact to maintain the basic needs of organisms. rna. Develop a model and construct an explanation of how cell structures (specifically the nucleus, cytoplasm, cell membrane, cell wall, chloroplasts, lysosome, and mitochondria) contribute to the function of the cell as a system in obtaining nutrients in order to grow, reproduce, make needed materials, and process waste.
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Video : Cell Organelles and Structures - A Tour of the Cell
Instructions: Please watch the following video as many times as needed before starting to go through other lesson pages. Understanding the content of the video is very important since the lesson activities will be all about this video content.
Description: This video goes into great detail about the structures and functions of organelles found in eukaryotic cells.
Quiz : Eukaryotic Cell Organelles
Instructions: Please complete this quiz by choosing the correct answer for each question. You can take this quiz as many times needed.
Question #1

Which organelle is responsible for converting light energy (sunlight) into glucose?

Question #2
List two organelles that are found in plant cells but not found in animal cells. 
Question #3

The cell membrane allows materials in and out of the cell. Its function can be compared to the function of _____________________.

Question #4
Cell walls provide structure and stability to animal cells. 
Question #5

This organelle can be compared to jello as it is a geletin-like substance that holds everything in place. 

Question #6
Lysosomes are responsible for digestion and getting rid of waste. 
Question #7
Mitochondria in cells are responsible for converting glucose into energy. Think of a common household item that has a similar function as mitochondria. 
Question #8
If you could do the job of one organelle in a cell, what would it be? Please explain your answer in detail. (Think creatively! Your paragraph should be at least three sentences in length.)
Description: Please take your time to complete this quiz. It is important that I am able to see what you know and what you are still learning at the end of the video.
Resources : Organelles Structure and Function Additional Resourses
Instructions: Please see additional external resources below. Feel free visit each link to learn more about this lesson.
Introduction to Cells: The Grand Cell Tour
This video breaks down the structure and function of organelles.
The Cell Song
This video is a song to help you remember all of the necessary information.
Brain Pop: Cell Structures
This provides readings, videos, and interactive games with the material from this lesson.
Description: Please take a look at at least one of these external resources.