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- 9th - 12th
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Students examine the role of mitochondria in a cell's energy production. They compare the three metabolic pathways that produce ATP. They describe in detail the structure of mitochondria and how it relates to its function in energy production. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students explore how energy cycles between chloroplasts and mitochondria. They explore the constituents and functions of chloroplats. Students understand the principles of photosynthesis. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students explore how energy cycles between chloroplasts and mitochondria. They explore the constituents and functions of chloroplasts and mitochondria. Students understand the principles of photosynthesis, and anaerobic and aerobic respiration. Full Review »
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- 9th - 11th
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Students recognize and describe that metabolism consists of the production, modification, transport, and exchange of materials that are required for the maintenance of life. They demonstrate the metabolic pathways of yeast through experimentation. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students are put in groups of 6 to 8, and they are given 20-30 minutes to write, design, direct, and block out (determine location and movement) a skit that illustrates the function of a sarcomere, and all the steps involved in its contraction and relaxation. Each students must have a speaking part, with no one person dominating the performance. Full Review »
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- 10th - 12th
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Students prepare single strands of muscle cell. They microscopically examine muscle cells and identify bands of darker and lighter proteins. They predict, observe, describe and quantify the effects of ions and ATP. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students identity the components of electron transport system through role play. They explain the role of intermediate energy carriers to the production of ATP molecules. They describe the relationship of electron transport system to Krebs Cycle and glycolysis as it relates to cellular respiration. They anaylze and present their understanding of cellular respiration. Full Review »
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- 5th - 10th
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Students research the functions of a cell through using a variety of activities. They are focused on the end result of creating a model of the cell that is labeled with the parts of a cell and how they function. Full Review »
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- 9th - 10th
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Students receive zip-top bags with illustrations of organelles and note cards containing definitions of organelles. They view an egg along with a picture of the E. Coli Bacterium. Students discus similarities and differences in the cells. Students discuss the difference of plant and animal cells. Full Review »
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- 9th - 11th
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Students complete a lab activity involving planning and conducting investigations using a living organism to learn about photosynthesis and respiration. Students practice developing a hypothesis. They use an attached planning sheet to assist in the development of their statement. Full Review »

