Energy

Unit Week 3: Monday Originally taught: March 14, 2011

This lesson is designed for 10th grade biology students Michigan Content Expectations: Objectives: B2.1A Explain how cells transform energy (ultimately obtained from the sun) from one form to another through the processes of photosynthesis and respiration. Identify the reactants and products in the general reaction of photosynthesis. B2.1B Compare and contrast the transformation of matter and energy during photosynthesis and respiration. B2.5C Describe how energy is transferred and transformed from the sun into energy- rich molecules during photosynthesis. B2.5D Describe how individual cells break down energy-rich molecules to provide energy for cell functions. B3.1A Describe how organisms acquire energy directly or indirectly from sunlight. B3.1B - Illustrate and describe the energy conversions that occur during photosynthesis and respiration. B3.1C Recognize the equations for photosynthesis and respiration and identify the reactants and products for both. B3.1D Explain how living organisms gain and use mass through the processes of photosynthesis and respiration. Resources: Students will need: o Guided notes (to be picked up at the beginning of class) o Lab book (to be passed back at the beginning of class) o Half sheet of paper (to be picked up at the beginning of class) Teacher will need: o Power Point o Film Canisters (prepared on Friday) o Celery o Beaker o Water o Food Coloring Safety: There are no safety concerns for this lesson

Opening: Welcome students back from the weekend, take roll, pass back lab books Instructional Flow: Set up demo: Celery Guided notes: Photosynthesis o Connect plant processes back to the lab, Leaves, Stems and Roots Note Quiz: to be done on a half sheet of paper Explain Celery demo, to show xylem and phloem Discuss film canister results o Students record results in a data table using tally marks o Why dont plants grow in green light? Also write on half sheet of paper Closure: Have students turn in their half sheets before leaving Assessment: The exit slips will be informally assessed, and students will be given points for completing them. I will use the information to determine what may need to be re-taught in tomorrows lesson. Modifications: ELL students will discuss Leaves, Stems and Roots prior to the notes. We will finish taking notes on Tuesday. Rationale: This lesson is the halfway point of this unit. There will be no new information covered on Tuesday. It will be this content, just presented in a different format to increase student engagement. Students will take a quiz on photosynthesis on Wednesday.