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Cell Function Assessment Rubric

A living organism depends on cells and their parts working as a team. Complete the challenges to show what you know about cell structures, their functions, and how cells work together. Then use the rubric to reflect on your learning.

Challenge 1: Cell basics

Cells are the basic units of life. Plant and animal cells share some structures, while plant cells have a few structures animal cells do not.

1.Which statement best explains what a cell is?

A cell is the basic unit that makes up living things.
A cell is a tiny kind of organ found only in animals.
A cell is a nonliving object that gives organisms their shape.
A cell is a group of organs working together.

2.Sort each structure into the correct group: cell wall, chloroplast, nucleus, cell membrane. Write each structure under “plant cells only” or “both plant and animal cells.”

3.Match each cell part with its main job.

Nucleus
Cell membrane
Mitochondria
Chloroplast

Release usable energy from food
Holds instructions and helps direct cell activities
Controls what enters and leaves the cell
Uses light energy to help make food

Challenge 2: Solve the cell emergencies

Use what you know about cell parts to explain how a cell might be affected when something goes wrong.

4.A cell’s nucleus is damaged. Which important cell job is most likely to be disrupted, and why?

5.A plant cell’s chloroplasts help it use light energy to make food.

TrueFalse

6.A muscle cell needs energy to help your body move. Which cell part helps release usable energy from food? Explain your choice.

7.A group of similar cells working together forms a . Different tissues can work together to form an .

8.Put these levels of organization in order, from smallest to largest: organ system, cell, organ, tissue.

9.Describe one way that groups of cells work together to help a living thing. Include a specific example.

Self-assessment rubric

For each skill, circle the level that best describes your work. Use your answers above as evidence.

Skill

Beginning

Developing

Proficient / Excels

I understand what cells are and how plant and animal cells compare.

I need help identifying cells and their differences.

I can name some cell parts or differences.

I can explain that cells are life’s basic units and compare cell types accurately.

I can explain how cell parts help cells do their jobs.

I have trouble describing what cell parts do.

I can name a few cell parts and their jobs.

I can explain how cell parts support cell functions and survival.

I understand how cells work together in living things.

I have trouble explaining how cells work together.

I know cells work together but need more examples.

I can describe how cells form tissues and organs and give an example of teamwork.

10.Which cell topic do you want to understand better: cell structures, cell-part jobs, or how cells work together? Write one specific step you can take to improve.