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Observing Cells Worksheet

Plant and animal cells under microscope

🎯 WALT: We Are Learning To observe and identify cell structures

Success Criteria:

  • I can label the main parts of plant and animal cells
  • I can describe the function of cell organelles
  • I can explain how to use a microscope safely
  • I can compare plant and animal cells

📚 Part 1: Cell Structure Knowledge

1. Which part controls what enters and leaves the cell?

Nucleus

Cell membrane

Cytoplasm

Cell wall

2. What is the function of the nucleus?

Makes food for the cell

Controls the cell's activities

Gives the cell its shape

Stores water

3. Which structures are found ONLY in plant cells? (Tick all that apply)

Cell wall

Chloroplasts

Large vacuole

Nucleus

Cell membrane

4. When using a microscope, which objective lens should you start with?

Lowest power (4x)

Medium power (10x)

Highest power (40x)

It doesn't matter

✏️ Part 2: Describing Cell Functions

5. Complete the sentences about cell parts:

The cytoplasm is where _________________ take place in the cell.

The cell wall provides _________________ and protection for plant cells.

Chloroplasts contain chlorophyll which is needed for _________________.

6. Explain why plant cells have a cell wall but animal cells do not.
7. Describe two safety rules when using a microscope.

🔬 Part 3: Extension Activity

8. Draw and label a simple diagram showing the main differences between a plant cell and an animal cell.
9. Challenge: Research one specialised cell (e.g., nerve cell, red blood cell, root hair cell). Describe how its structure helps it do its job.

Dyslexia-Friendly Support: Key terms are in bold. Use the word bank below if needed:

Word Bank: nucleus, cytoplasm, membrane, chloroplast, vacuole, photosynthesis, support, reactions

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