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Stage 1 – Desired Results
Established Goals:
B3.1 Photosynthesis and
Respiration
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B3.1 A. Describe how
organisms acquire energy
directly or indirectly from
sunlight.
B3.1 B. Illustrate and
describe the energy
conversions that occur
during photosynthesis and
respiration.
B3.1 C. Recognize the
equations for
photosynthesis and
respiration and identify the
reactants and products for
both.
B3.1 D. Explain how living
organisms gain and use
mass through the process
of photosynthesis and
respiration.
B3.1 E. Write the chemical
equation for
photosynthesis and cellular
respiration and explain in
Transfer
Students will be able to independently use their learning to….
 Relate the interdependence of Photosynthesis and Cellular Respiration to living organisms in
a given scenario.
 Demonstrate in a given food chain how matter and energy is transferred from one organism
to the next.
 Explain what cells in various organisms take in nutrients to grow and relate their cell structure
to cell function.
 Relate environmental conditions to successional changes in ecosystems.
Meaning
Understandings
Students will understand that…
 The sun is the ultimate source of energy.
 Every organism relies on cellular processes
(photosynthesis and cellular respiration) to get
nutrients and energy.
 Cells have specific organelles with functions
relating to these cellular processes.
 Photosynthesis and Cellular Respiration are
essential processes in the transfer of energy
throughout the food chain.
Essential Questions
Students will keep considering…
 What if the sun quit shining?
 What organisms are
considered to be the ancestors
of plants?
 Why are all living things dependent on
green plants?
 How do cellular processes relate to
us?
 How do cell structures relate to energy
flow and transfer of matter throughout
the environment?
 How are the processes of
Photosynthesis and Cellular
Respiration related?
 What adaptations enabled
plants to survive on dry land?
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words what they mean.
B3.1 F. Summarize
process of photosynthesis.
Acquisition of Knowledge and Skills
Students will know…
 K1. The direct influence on the environment with
gas and energy exchange
 K2. The effects different environmental conditions
have on vegetation
 K3. Where each process takes place in the cell
 K4. The importance of Photosynthesis and
Cellular Respiration
 K5. Key terms: photosynthesis, transpiration,
respiration, xylem, phloem, cellular respiration
Students will be skilled at…
 D1. Comparing and contrasting the
products and reactants of
Photosynthesis and Cellular Respiration
 D2. Recognizing the equations of the
cellular processes
 D3. Describing the flow of matter and
energy in the food chain
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D1.
Evaluative Criteria
The student will be graded by
participation during the unit.
Stage 2 - Evidence
Performance Task(s)
Onion Circle- students will be asked to explain the equations of Photosynthesis and
Cellular Respiration and share with their partners.
D2.
Cellular Respiration and Photosynthesis boards (LiveBinder)- students will fill in the
correct reactants and products in the blank spaces.
D3.
Socrative Assessments- students will be given questions to complete describing energy
flow in the food chain and then have classroom discussion following the assessment.
K1.
Dry Erase Boards- throughout the lessons, I will present students with questions to see if
the concept is understood or if I need to go over it again.
K2.
Wallwisher- Students will post a different condition that would affect vegetation and
growth.
K3.
Polling Website- Students will answer a series of short, multiple choice questions
regarding where in the cell each process takes place.
K4.
Quick Response- At the beginning of the class period, students will write a short
summary as to the importance of Photosynthesis and Cellular Respiration.
K5.
Synetics Chart- This will have students compare unrelated items to the key concepts of
Photosynthesis and Cellular Respiration.
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Evaluative Criteria
Other Evidence
Cellular Respiration and Photosynthesis Quizzes- Students will complete a series of
multiple choice quizzes over the processes of Photosynthesis and Cellular Respiration.
Final Exam- students will complete final assessment.
Self-Assessment- after the final, students will complete a self-assessment.