This document provides an overview of animal and plant cells, describing that they are both composed of a nucleus, cell membrane, and cytoplasm. It notes that animal cells do not have chloroplasts or a cell wall, while plant cells contain these additional structures, with chloroplasts performing photosynthesis and the cell wall maintaining the cell's shape. The summary encourages reflection on what was learned, known, and remains to be discovered about cells.

1. Cells
27th August 2009

2. You will learn
• What every living thing is made of
• What the difference between plant and
animal cells is

3. Animal Cells
• Nucleus
• Cell membrane
• Cytoplasm

4. The Cell Parts
• Nucleus. Contains the DNA
(instructions of how to make more cells
and what to do)
• Cell membrane. Lets the right chemicals
in and keeps the wrong chemicals out
• Cytoplasm. Jelly-like. All the chemical
reactions happen here.

5. Plant Cells
• Nucleus
• Cell membrane
• Cytoplasm
• Chloroplasts
• Vacuole
• Cell wall

6. Plant Cell Parts
• Chloroplasts. Coloured green. Make
food for the plant.
• Vacuole. A sugary sac of liquid called
“sap”. Stores food and keeps the cell the
same shape
• Cell wall. A thick material called
cellulose which keeps the cell the same
shape.

7. Summary
• What did you learn?
• What did you already know?
• What would you like to find out?