Name _______________________________ Date __________ Period __________
Cell Organelles a nd Their F unctio ns Dinner Menu
For this unit, you will have a number of different options to show me your knowledge
of cell organelles and their functions. Once you have chosen an assignment, look on
the back of this paper for each assignments’ specific requirements.
Appetizer (Everyone must complete ALL)
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Color and label the organelles found within an animal cell and a plant cell.
Create a double bubble map for animal cells and plant cells. After you have
completed the double bubble map, you must explain the map in a paragraph.
Entrée (Select ONE)
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DUE ________________
Write a narrative paragraph “A Day in the Life of the Nucleus.” The story
must include at least 2 other organelles.
Create a crossword puzzle using all the organelles.
Make a 6-box cartoon. The cartoon must include at least 3 organelles.
Side Dishes (Select ONE)
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DUE ________________
DUE ________________
Create an acrostic poem for (cellular) respiration AND photosynthesis.
Create an informational pamphlet describing energy production using cellular
respiration and photosynthesis.
Create a bulletin board describing energy production using cellular respiration
and photosynthesis
Dessert (Extra Credit) Only counts if you have completed ALL of the requirements
above
DUE ________________
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Create a riddle for each of the organelles.
ALL assignments must be in color!
Name _______________________________ Date __________ Period __________
Double
Bubble Map
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The map must have differences and similarities.
The map must have pictures.
Your paragraph must follow this format:
_______ and _______ are similar because they both
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_______ and _______ are different because
_______ is _______, but _______ is _______.
Narrative
Paragraph
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Narrative paragraph must be told in a ‘story’ format.
Must include a total of 3 organelles.
Must describe the job of EACH organelle.
Must be neatly written or typed.
Must use appropriate vocabulary and grammar.
ONLY 2 of the clues can be definitions.
The crossword must include all organelles, plant cell, animal cell, and eukaryotic cell.
The crossword puzzle must be decorated with appropriate pictures.
The crossword puzzle must be on graph paper or from the computer.
The crossword puzzle must be blank on the front.
The crossword puzzle must include an answer key.
The cartoon must have images and captions/dialogue.
The cartoon must include 6 boxes.
The cartoon must describe the job of at least 3 organelles.
The cartoon must be in color.
Create an acrostic poem for (cellular) respiration.
Create an acrostic poem for photosynthesis.
Each poem must include the organelle, the cell type (plant/animal), and the type of
organism the process occurs in.
EACH poem must be written in pen and include a colored picture.
Informational
Pamphlet
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Must be in three-fold format; front fold has the title and picture.
Must have both pictures and written text.
Page 1 must discuss cellular respiration.
Page 2 must discuss photosynthesis.
Page 3 must have a diagram of both processes as a complete cycle.
Bulletin
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Crossword
Puzzle
Cartoon
Acrostic
Poem
Riddle
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Must be on a large piece of poster board.
Must include specific details for cellular respiration and photosynthesis.
Must have a title.
Must have at least 5 different elements (pictures, papers, questions, facts, etc.)
Must have at least one interactive element.
You must use all organelles.
Fold a piece of paper into six parts. You will need two sheets of paper or index cards.
Each box will have a riddle about the vocabulary word. For the riddle, the vocabulary word
must be the answer.
4. On the back of that box, you need to give the answer to the riddle and a picture.
Example:
I’m strong and stiff
Getting through me is tough.
I’m found only in plants,
But I guess that’s enough.
What am I? _______________
(On Back) Answer: Cell wall
ALL assignments must be in color!