English National Curriculum Science
Mission Objectives
Describe the functions of the organelles found in animal cells
Observe animal cells under a microscope
Label the parts of a cell
Words and meanings to learn
cell membrane
an organelle which controls what comes in and out of the cell
nucleus
an organelle that contains DNA and controls all of the activities of the cell
ribosomes
an organelle that makes proteins
mitochondria
the site of respiration; this organelle releases energy from sugar that can be used by the body
organelle
a structure within the cell
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Resources: Microscopes, glass slides, cover slips, knife or scalpel, tweezers, cotton buds, methylene blue, disinfectant in a beaker and the handout.
Core Handout: An investigation sheet for the students to fill in.
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