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Unit Title: Energy in Organisms (Photosynthesis and Cellular Respiration)
Relevant Course Essential Questions: How does structure relate to function? How do scientists ask and answer questions?
Grade Level/Course: 10th Grade Biology
Stage 1 – Desired Results
Established Goals:
APR Standards (General APR Bio/Group A):
ENRG1. Identify the reactants, products, and basic purposes of photosynthesis and cellular respiration. Explain the interrelated nature of
photosynthesis and cellular respiration in the cells of photosynthetic organisms. (2.4)
ENRG2. Explain the important role that ATP serves in metabolism. (2.5)
ENRG3. Identify the reactants, products, and basic purposes of the light-dependent and light-independent reactions of photosynthesis
ENRG5. Identify the reactants, products, and basic purposes alcoholic and lactic acid fermentation.
ENRG6. Compare and contrast aerobic and anaerobic respiration
Enduring Understandings:
Students will understand that….
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Photosynthesis is absolutely critical for the survival of the planet as it
is the predominate method of carbon fixation.
Cellular respiration is the process by which cells get energy for
anything and everything.
ATP is the unit of energy currency in cells because the bonds
between phosphates store large amounts of energy.
Photosynthesis and respiration are reciprocal process one undoes
the other, thus creating a cycle that repeats infinitely.
Students will know…
(Grouped in order of importance… first are non-negotiable, second are
important for all but struggling IEP students)
Essential Questions:
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How do organisms get the energy they need in order to live?
Students will be able to….
(Grouped in order of importance… first are non-negotiable, second are
important for all but struggling IEP students)
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The reactants and products of photosynthesis.
The reactants and products of aerobic cellular respiration.
The structure and function of ATP.
The difference between aerobic and anaerobic respiration.
The relationship between photosynthesis and cellular respiration.
o The names, reactants and products, and locations of the light and
dark reactions of photosynthesis.
o The anatomy of a leaf.
o The names, reactants and products, and locations of the three
stages of aerobic respiration (glycolysis, Krebs cycle, electron
transport chain).
o Environmental factors which influence the rates of photosynthesis
and respiration.
o The steps of the two types of anaerobic respiration.
o Real world examples/applications of anaerobic respiration.
o The similarities and differences of chloroplasts and mitochondria.
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Explain using diagrams and text the overall process of
photosynthesis (including where in plant and plant cells the process
occurs).
Explain using diagrams and text the overall process of cellular
respiration.
Draw a diagram of the conversion of ATP to ADP and use this to
explain why it is the energy currency of cells.
Identify and explain several examples of structure enabling function
in Unit 3.
Compare and contrast aerobic and anaerobic cellular respiration.
Compare and contrast photosynthesis and cellular respiration.
o Explain using diagrams and text the stages of photosynthesis.
o Explain using diagrams and text the stages of aerobic respiration.
o Explain using diagrams and text the stages of the two types of
anaerobic respiration.
o Draw and label diagrams of a mitochondrion and chloroplast.
o Relate the structures of mitochondria and chloroplasts to the roles
they play in respiration and photosynthesis.
o Analyze environmental factors which influence rates of
photosynthesis and respiration.
o Identify the type of respiration when given a description of a real
world process or situation.
Stage 2 – Assessment Evidence
Performance Tasks:
Cellular Respiration and Photosynthesis Lab
Cellular Respiration and Photosynthesis Simulations
Other Evidence (quizzes, tests, prompts, observations, work samples, homework):
Homework, quizzes, Unit Test
Student Self-Assessment and Reflection:
Make study plans/guides, mastery analysis
Stage 3 – Plan Learning Experiences and Instruction (Calendar Outline)
November/December 2013
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11/1: Photosynthesis Simulation
SWBAT explore the affect of light
intensity and CO2 concentration on
photosynthetic reactions.
Review Unit 2 Test, Mastery
Analysis, Review of concepts
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Unit 2 mastery check, Six Kingdoms
PPT notes
SWBAT classify organisms into
kingdoms based on cell type,
structures, and cellular energy
requirements
HW: OR MCAS question
Whiteboard notes and labeling
diagram
SWBAT draw and label the parts of
the chloroplast and explain how the
chloroplast absorbs the reactants of
photosynthesis.
SWBAT explain the important role
ATP serves in metabolism
HW: Reading and Photosynthesis
Pset#1.7 (Due 11/13)
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Finish photosynthesis lab
SWBAT model photosynthesis and
write the chemical equations.
HW: Pset #1.7; Lab report due
Wednesday 11/13!
Review photosynthesis, application
and problem solving.
SWBAT identify the reactants,
products, and basic purposes of
light-dependent and lightindependent reactions of
photosynthesis
HW: Finish Pset#1.7 and Lab
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Finish aerobic respiration
discussion, Demo lab/simulation
SWBAT identify the reactants,
products, and basic purposes of
aerobic cell respiration
HW: Pset #2.1 due 11/20; Read 9.3
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Break-down fermentation
SWBAT identify the reactants,
products, and basic purposes of
anaerobic cell respiration
HW: Pset #2.1 due 11/20
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Light vs. Dark Reactions
SWBAT identify the reactants,
products, and basic purposes of
light-dependent and lightindependent reactions of
photosynthesis
HW: Pre-Lab; Pset#1.7
Photosynthesis Lab
SWBAT model photosynthesis and
write the chemical equations.
HW: Pset#1.7
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Quiz, Read 9.1 and 9.2 and answer
the check for understanding
questions
SWBAT identify the reactants,
products, and basic purposes of
light-dependent and lightindependent reactions of
photosynthesis.
SWBA explain the important role
ATP serves in metabolism.
SWBAT explain the purpose and
write the chemical equation for
respiration.
HW: Pset #2.1 due 11/20
Review for quiz; Introduction to
respiration
SWBAT identify the reactants,
products, and basic purposes of
light-dependent and lightindependent reactions of
photosynthesis
SWBAT explain the purpose and
write the chemical equation for
respiration
HW: Study for quiz
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Fermentation demo lab and notes
SWBAT identify the reactants,
products, and basic purposes of
anaerobic cell respiration.
SWBAT discuss factors that
influence anaerobic respiration
HW: Unit 3 Test Review
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Review check for understanding
questions; Intro to cell respiration:
notes on electron carriers, and
diagrams
SWBAT identify the reactants,
products, and basic purposes of
aerobic cell respiration
HW: Pset #2.1 due 11/20
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Finish review in study groups for first
20 minutes, last 30 minutes review
game
SWBAT ID the reactants, products,
and basic purposes of
photosynthesis and cell respiration
and explain their interrelatedness
HW: Study for Unit 3 Test
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Unit 3 Test