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Worksheet: 1.1A
Plant cell structure and function
The function of something is the job that it does.
Use a ruler to draw a line from each part of a plant cell to the phrase that includes a description of
its function.
part of plant cell function
cell wall where the plant makes its food
cell membrane controls the activities of the cell
cytoplasm a clear jelly where chemical reactions happen
chloroplast a space containing a solution of sugars in water
a thin layer around the outside of the cell that
nucleus
controls what goes into and out of the cell
a strong layer of cellulose that helps
mitochondrion
to hold the cell in shape
sap vacuole where energy is released from food
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Worksheet: 1.1B
Plant cell structure and function
The diagram shows a plant cell.
Add labels to the diagram. Use the words on the next page. Label each part with its name and the phrase
that includes a description of its function.
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Names of parts Functions of parts
cell wall where the plant makes its food
nucleus where energy is released from food
a thin layer around the outside of the cell that
cytoplasm
controls what goes into and out of the cell
sap vacuole controls the activities of the cell
mitochondrion a space containing a solution of sugars in water
cell membrane a clear jelly where chemical reactions happen
a strong layer of cellulose that helps to hold the
chloroplast
cell in shape
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Worksheet: 1.1C
Plant cell structure and function
Write a sentence about each of these parts of a plant cell.
Use your own words. Do not copy sentences from elsewhere.
1 Nucleus
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2 Cytoplasm
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3 Cell wall
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4 Cell membrane
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5 Mitochondrion
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6 Chloroplast
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7 Sap vacuole
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Worksheet: 1.2A
Comparing plant and animal cells
Sofia draws a table to compare animal cells and plant cells.
Here is Sofia’s table with one row filled in.
Animal cells Plant cells
have a cell membrane have a cell membrane
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Write each of these statements in a suitable place in the table.
Three of the statements below need to be written twice, once in each column.
• have a cell wall
• have a nucleus Remember
• have cytoplasm
• sometimes have chloroplasts
Write statements about the same feature in
• do not have a cell wall
the same row. This makes it easy to compare
• never have chloroplasts
the same feature in the two types of cell.
• have mitochondria
• have a sap vacuole
• do not have a sap vacuole
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Worksheet: 1.2B
Comparing plant and animal cells
Complete the table to show which structures are found in plant cells and in animal cells.
Structure Is it found in plant cells? Is it found in animal cells?
cell wall
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Worksheet: 1.2C
Comparing plant and animal cells
1 On a piece of rough paper, make a list of similarities between plant cells and animal cells.
2 Now make a list of differences between plant cells and animal cells.
3 Think of a good way to show these similarities and differences clearly, such as in a table. You may
like to try two or three different designs before making your final decision.
4 Use the space below to display your summary of the similarities and differences.
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Worksheet: 1.3
Specialised cells
The diagrams show some specialised cells.
For each diagram:
• write a heading showing the name of the cell
• write a sentence to state the function of the cell.
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Additional help sheet for learners who require it.
1 Choose from these headings:
root hair cell ciliated cell neurone palisade cell red blood cell
2 Choose from these functions:
transmits
transports absorbs water sweeps mucus makes food by
electrical
oxygen from the soil upwards photosynthesis
signals
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Extension sheet for learners who need a challenge.
Label each cell to show how its structure helps it to carry out its function.
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Worksheet: 1.4A
Human organs and systems
The diagrams show some of the organs in the human body.
1 Colour each of the organs according to the organ system it belongs to.
respiratory system green
digestive system yellow
nervous system blue
circulatory system red
2 Cut out each organ.
3 On one of the outlines of the human body, stick the organs belonging to the respiratory system and
digestive system in the correct positions. (You’ll need to stick some of the organs over the top of others.)
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4 On the other outline of the human body, stick the organs belonging to the nervous system and
circulatory system in the correct positions.
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Worksheet: 1.4B
Human organs and systems
The diagram shows an outline of the human body.
1 On the outline, draw and label these organs in their correct positions. You may need to draw some
organs partly over the top of others.
small trachea spinal
stomach brain mouth heart lungs
intestine (windpipe) cord
2 Use coloured pencils to lightly shade the organs to show which system they belong to.
• Use red for the circulatory system.
• Use green for the respiratory system.
• Use yellow for the digestive system.
• Use blue for the nervous system.
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Worksheet: 1.4C
Human organs and systems
1 Choose two organs that you will research.
Choose one organ from two different organ systems:
• respiratory system – lungs or trachea
• digestive system – stomach or small intestine
• nervous system – brain or spinal cord
• circulatory system – heart or artery
Use the internet and/or the library to find out about the two organs you have chosen.
2 a Make a large, labelled drawing of the first organ. Try to make your drawing quite simple, without
adding too much detail.
b Describe the function of this organ.
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c Describe the tissues that are found in this organ.
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3 a Make a large, labelled drawing of the second organ. Try to make your drawing quite simple,
without adding too much detail.
b Describe the function of this organ.
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c Describe the tissues that are found in this organ.
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