1. Cell Organelles
Research Worksheet

2. Nucleus Organelle Nucleus Both
Where is it found?
(Plant, Animal, Both)
Both
What it does in the cell
The nucleus acts like the brain of the cell. It helps control eating, movement, and reproduction.
Someone of something in our school that performs the same function. Explain how...
Mr. N. (Principal), The principal of the school controls what happens in the building.

3. Cell Membrane Organelle Cell Membrane Both Where is it found?
(Plant, Animal, Both)
Both
What it does in the cell
The cell membrane helps keep the cells together. Like a big plastic bag with tiny holes. The membrane holds all the cell pieces and fluids inside the cell and keeps bad things out. The cell membrane “holes” also lets some thins move into and out of the cell.
Someone of something in our school that performs the same function. Explain how...
The school exit doors. The doors are there to keep all the students in during the day and any thing bad out.

4. Cytoplasm Organelle Cytoplasm Both
Where is it found?
(Plant, Animal, Both)
Both
What it does in the cell
This is the fluid that fills the cell. The cell organelles float around in this fluid. The cytoplasm also helps cushion the cells so the organelles do not get damaged.
Someone of something in our school that performs the same function. Explain how...
The walls of the school? What did you come up with?

5. Ribosomes Organelle Ribosomes Both
Where is it found?
(Plant, Animal, Both)
Both
What it does in the cell
Ribosomes are the protein builders and synthesizers (break down) in the cell. Cell needs proteins for all biological process.
Someone of something in our school that performs the same function. Explain how...
Cafeteria workers. Make the food the students need to function properly.

6. Mitochondria Organelle Mitochondria Both
Where is it found?
(Plant, Animal, Both)
Both
What it does in the cell
These are the powerhouse of the cell. The mitochondria acts like a digestive system which takes nutrients and breaks them down to create energy.
Someone of something in our school that performs the same function. Explain how...
Students. They provide the “energy” of the school.

7. Vacuole Organelle Vacuole Both
Where is it found?
(Plant, Animal, Both)
Both
What it does in the cell
These are the storage bubbles in the cell. The store food, water, and anything else the cell might need to survive.
Someone of something in our school that performs the same function. Explain how...
The storage closest in the school. They store materials the school needs to function.

8. Golgi Complex (Golgi Body)
Organelle
Golgi Complex (Golgi Body)
Where is it found?
(Plant, Animal, Both)
Both
What it does in the cell
This is a packaging organelle. The Golgi complex takes simple molecules and combines them with other molecules to make complex molecules. These are then shipped to different parts of the cell.
Someone of something in our school that performs the same function. Explain how...
Mrs. Gray (Vice Principal), talks with the students about behavior sends some notifications home.

9. Endoplasmic Reticulum
Organelle
Endoplasmic Reticulum
Where is it found?
(Plant, Animal, Both)
Both
What it does in the cell
Also called the ER.. The ER is the manufacturing and packaging system. Works with the Golgi body. Helps prepare molecules and sends them throughout the cell and out of the cell.
Someone of something in our school that performs the same function. Explain how...
The office secretaries. They take different objects and send them home and all over the school.

10. Lysosome Organelle Lysosome Animal Only
Where is it found?
(Plant, Animal, Both)
Animal Only
What it does in the cell
This organelle holds enzymes to digest waste and old organelles.
Someone of something in our school that performs the same function. Explain how...
Maintenance workers.. They take the garbage from the building and remove it.

11. Cell Wall Organelle Cell Wall Plant Only Where is it found?
(Plant, Animal, Both)
Plant Only
What it does in the cell
Made of cellulose. Provides a protective framework around plant cells. Helps the plant be more rigid and sturdy.
Someone of something in our school that performs the same function. Explain how...
The concrete foundation. Helps the building stay in place. Acts as the framework of the building.

12. Chloroplast Organelle Chloroplast Plant Only Where is it found?
(Plant, Animal, Both)
Plant Only
What it does in the cell
Food producer for the plant cell. Take the sun energy and turn it into glucose for the plant cell to use. Organelle used during photosynthesis.
Someone of something in our school that performs the same function. Explain how...
If the building had a solar panel (But we do not). Solar panel helps turn sun energy into usable energy.