Unit 4

UNIT 4: CELL ENERGY

IN THIS UNIT WE WILL EXAMINE HOW BOTH PLANT AND ANIMAL CELLS OBTAIN ENERGY FROM THE FOOD THEY EAT. WE WILL BEGIN THE UNIT WITH A FOCUS ON THE ATP MOLECULE, AND HOW ENERGY CAN BE BOTH STORED AND RELEASED. FROM HERE WE WILL EXAMINE HOW PLANTS MAKE FOOD, AND WE WILL CONCLUDE THE UNIT WITH A STUDY ON CELLULAR RESPIRATION.

NC Essential Standards

Bio.4.2 Analyze the relationships between biochemical processes and energy use in the cell.

Bio.4.2.1 Analyze photosynthesis and cellular respiration in terms of how energy is stored, released, and transferred within and between these systems.

* Analyze overall reactions including reactants and products for photosynthesis and cellular respiration and factors which affect their rates (amounts of reactants, temperature, pH, light, etc.).

* Compare these processes with regard to efficiency of ATP formation, the types of organisms using these processes, and the organelles involved. (Anaerobic respiration should include lactic acid and alcoholic fermentation.)

Thursday, October 3 - ATP the Energy Molecule

ATP Video

Wednesday, February 18 - Photosynthesis

Brain Pop Photosynthesis Video

PhotosynthesisRespiration.mp4

Amoeba Sisters Plant Structures and Adaptations Video

Thursday, February 20 - Photosynthesis Quiz, Cellular Respiration

Cellular Respiration Animation click here. Click on the Big Picture tab at the bottom of the animation, watch the animation, and answer the questions.

Cellular Respiration and the Mitochondria

Cellular Respiration Powerpoint

Cellular Respiration Guided Notes

Cellular Respiration Summarization

Homework: Go to StudyStack here to study for quiz!

Monday, March 11 - Compare/Contrast Photosynthesis and Cellular Respiration, Carbon Cycle

Carbon Cycle Powerpoint

Carbon Cycle.pptx

Tuesday, March 12 - Review for Cell Energy Test

Study Guide for Cell Energy

Wednesday, March 13 - Cell Energy Test

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