Plant and Animal Cell. 6th grade
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6th - 12th Grade
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Karina Padron
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This quiz comprehensively covers cell biology fundamentals appropriate for 6th grade middle school students. The content focuses on the structure and function of plant and animal cells, requiring students to identify key organelles, understand their specific roles, and distinguish between cell types. Students need foundational knowledge of cellular organization, including the relationship between cells as the basic units of life and their specialized internal structures. The questions assess understanding of organelle functions such as the nucleus as the control center, mitochondria for energy production, and chloroplasts for photosynthesis in plants. Students must also grasp the differences between plant and animal cells, particularly the presence of cell walls and chloroplasts in plants versus their absence in animals. The quiz progresses from basic vocabulary and definitions to more complex comparative analysis and functional understanding of cellular processes. Created by Karina Padron, a Science teacher in the US who teaches grades 6 and 12. This assessment serves as an excellent tool for reinforcing cellular biology concepts through varied question formats that keep students engaged while testing their knowledge retention. The quiz works effectively as a formative assessment to gauge student understanding before moving to more advanced topics, or as review material before summative assessments. Teachers can use this as homework to reinforce classroom learning, as a warm-up activity to activate prior knowledge, or as guided practice during instruction. The mix of straightforward identification questions and more challenging application problems allows for differentiated assessment of student mastery. This content aligns with NGSS 5-LS1-1 and MS-LS1-2, which focus on supporting arguments about how plants get materials for growth and developing models to describe cell function and organization.
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
A structure inside a cell that does a certain job is called an ___________________.
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NGSS.MS-LS1-2
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
A cell's organelles lie in a thick, watery liquid called ____________.
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NGSS.MS-LS1-2
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
The ___________ is the cell's control center.
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NGSS.MS-LS1-2
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
A ____________ is the smallest structure that can carry out all the processes of a living thing.
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NGSS.MS-LS1-1
NGSS.MS-LS1-2
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
________________ provide the cell with energy.
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NGSS.MS-LS1-2
NGSS.MS-LS1-7
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
A ____________ is a membrane covered sac that stores materials and wastes.
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NGSS.MS-LS1-2
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
A ____________ is a stiff covering that surrounds each plant cell.
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NGSS.MS-LS1-2
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