Tag: respiration
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Inquiry Lab on Photosynthesis and Respiration
Discover how plants produce oxygen and energy through photosynthesis, and witness cellular respiration as it consumes oxygen. Engage in hands-on experiments, measuring real-time changes in oxygen levels.
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Cellular Respiration Overview
Explore the intricacies of cellular respiration with this engaging worksheet designed for students. Covering glycolysis, the citric acid cycle, and the electron transport chain
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Investigation: Algae Beads and Photosynthesis
Students use algae beads to observe photosynthesis and respiration. Algae beads are placed in an indicator solutions to measure CO2.
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Investigation – Cellular Respiration Virtual Lab
Students complete a virtual version of the cellular respiration lab by collecting data using a simulation, where variables
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Case Study – Tibetans and Altitude (Remote)
This case study is a remote alternative to “How Do Tibetans Survive High Altitudes.” The remove version is shorter and does not require as much guidance by the instructor. I created this version with Google slides, so students can type their answers directly onto the slide. I made remote versions of several activities because I…
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Cellular Respiration Graphic Organizer
Students complete a graphic organizer that shows the process of cellular respiration.
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Photosynthesis Coloring
Students read short text passages and then color images to help them relate the textual information with the graphic.
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Analyzing Graphics: The Carbon Cycle
This graphic illustrates how atmospheric carbon dioxide is produced during cellular respiration and combustion and then taken up by plants. Students apply what they have learned about the processes of photosynthesis and respiration to label parts of the graphic an answer questions. This activity is probably best done as a pair-share activity or a…
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Investigation: What Factors Affect Lung Capacity
In this investigation, students use balloons and rulers to estimate the vital capacity of lungs using test subjects within the class. To perform the test, subjects take a deep breath and blow into a balloon. The diameter is measured and a graph is used to estimate the volume of air expelled based on the diameter…
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Investigation: How Does Temperature Affect Respiration Rates
This lab is focused on fish and the metabolism of ectothermic (warm-blooded) animals. The investigation also be useful for beginning students in reinforcing good lab procedures and graphing. I’m always surprised by how many students have difficulty reading thermometers and setting up a water bath. This lab has been redesigned to make it simple and quick.…
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How Mitochondria Produce Energy for the Cell
This worksheet is intended for basic biology students to learn how cellular respiration provides energy for the cell. Students color a mitochondrion which shows how the inner membrane is folded into cristae and indicates that mitochondria are organelles that have their own DNA. Finally, students examine the equation for respiration and compare it to…
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Investigation: Cellular Respiration
Students set up respirometers to measure the oxygen consumption of germinating peas in cold and warm water, and compared to a living organism.
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Case Study – Chicago Cyanide Murders
Students investigate how cyanide interferes with the mitochondria and the role of oxygen in cellulular respiration; based on an historical event.
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Investigation: Temperature and Fish Respiration Rate
Students investigate what happens to the respiration rate of a fish as the temperature is decreased. Analyze data and create a graph.