Cell Analogy Worksheet
Explore the parts of a cell by comparing them to parts of a city or a house in this Grade 5 science worksheet.
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Cell Analogy Challenge
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Cells are like tiny cities or houses with different parts that do specific jobs. In this worksheet, you will match cell parts to their jobs and to things in a city or house that do similar jobs.
1. Which cell part is like the 'brain' or control center of the cell?
Cell Wall
Nucleus
Mitochondria
Vacuole
2. The cell membrane controls what goes in and out of the cell. What in a house has a similar job?
The roof
The walls with doors and windows
The kitchen
The foundation
3. The are like the power plants of the cell, providing energy.
4. A plant cell has a rigid that gives it shape and protection, like the outer walls of a building.
5. The is a jelly-like substance that fills the cell and holds the organelles in place.
Match the cell part to its city analogy.
6. Nucleus
a. Factory
7. Mitochondria
b. City Hall
8. Cell Membrane
c. City Limits/Border Control
9. Vacuoles
d. Storage Warehouse
10. Look at the image of the plant cell below. Which part of the plant cell is like the 'solar panels' of a city, capturing energy from the sun?
11. Imagine an animal cell is like a small house. What part of the house would be similar to the cytoplasm, and why?
12. All cells have a cell wall.
True
False
13. The nucleus contains the cell's genetic material.
True
False
Use the words below to complete the sentences.
14. Plants use to make their own food from sunlight.
15. The are often called the 'powerhouses' of the cell because they produce .
16. Vacuoles can store water, nutrients, and products.