Young children often appear to have endless amounts of energy. The interactive describes where energy comes from and how bodies turn food into a usable energy source. The comparison of ATP to a rechargeable battery helps pupils remember the concept.

Concepts

food energy, adenosine triphosphate

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Additional Tags

science

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Instructional Ideas

• Add the diagram from the last page to science journals

Classroom Considerations

• Interactive requires less than five minutes to read
• The words display small, and there is no auditory option

• This content requires Adobe Flash to view

Pros

• Intuitive controls help scholars find success
• Works well for traditional or flipped classes

Cons

• Advertising displays on the interactive, which may or may not be appropriate

Common Core

RST.9-10.4 RST.11-12.4