Cell Organelles

Root Words

An organelle is like a little organ inside the cell. It carries out a

specific job.

Cell Membrane

It controls the passage of materials in and out of the cell. Like the “Wall” of this classroom

Nucleus

Contains DNA “Brain” of the cell

Cytoplasm

Support and hold the organelles.

Like the “Jello” of the cell

Mitochondria

“Powerhouse” of the cell

Processes energy for the cell

Golgi Complex

The protein packaging and transport center of the cell.

Sends and receives cell materials

Ribosomes

Creates proteins. Attached to Rough ER

and floats in cytoplasm

Smooth Endoplasmic Reticulum

Transports materials throughout the cell.

Produces lipids and hormones

Rough Endoplasmic Reticulum

Covered with ribosomes.

Produces proteins. Transports materials

throughout the cell.

Lysosome

Uses Enzymes to break down materials for digestion

“Stomach” of the cell

Cell Wall (Plant Cell Only)

Rigid and strong wall.

Protects and maintains the shape of the cell.

Chloroplast (Plant Cell Only)

Makes plants green. Location of

Photosynthesis.

Vacuole

Storage of food and materials inside the cell.

“Cabinets” of cell

Pick your adventure! (In notebook)

Create Venn Diagram comparing plant and animal cells

Compose a poem from the perspective of cell. Include details about cell.

As a group, write a short funny play about cell. Each student plays a role. (Extra Credit)