8.SCI.13.A
Identify the function of the cell membrane, cell wall, nucleus, ribosomes, cytoplasm, mitochondria, chloroplasts, and vacuoles in plant or animal cells.
Grade 8 · Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) · TEKS 2022
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functioncell membranecell wallnucleusribosomescytoplasmmitochondriachloroplastsvacuolesplant cellsanimal cells
Skills
- identify (the function of the cell membrane, cell wall, nucleus, ribosomes, cytoplasm, mitochondria, chloroplasts, and vacuoles) #dok1
- distinguish (the organelles found in plant and animal cells) #dok2
- explain (the role of different cell organelles in supporting cell and organism health) #dok2
- compare (the functions of organelles between plant and animal cells) #dok2
Learning Targets
- I can identify the function of the cell membrane, cell wall, nucleus, ribosomes, cytoplasm, mitochondria, chloroplasts, and vacuoles. #dok1
- I can recognize which organelles are found in plant cells, animal cells, or both. #dok1
- I can distinguish between the organelles in plant and animal cells. #dok2
- I can compare the functions of specific organelles in plant and animal cells. #dok2
- I can explain how cell organelles work together to maintain the health of a cell. #dok2
Big Ideas
- Cells contain specialized structures called organelles, each with specific functions essential to the cell's survival.
- Both plant and animal cells share some organelles, but also have unique structures that support different functions and adaptations.
Essential Questions
- What are the functions of the primary organelles found in plant and animal cells?
- How do the functions of organelles differ between plant and animal cells?
- Why are some organelles found only in plant cells or only in animal cells?
- How do cell organelles work together to maintain the health of an organism?
- How might the malfunction of an organelle affect the overall functioning of a cell?