8th Grade Science Guide

8.3: Ecology 3 Dimensions & Progressions

Unit 3

● I can describe the process of cellular

● Students watch a video clip about the interconnectedness of photosynthesis and respiration.

● Video ● Photosynthesis & respiration game

respiration as stored energy is released and matter is rearranged to maintain life. ● I can write and describe the chemical equation for respiration. ● I can describe the outcomes of respiration including that our bodies release the energy in the food we eat and rearrange matter into new molecules.

Activity: Why is Cellular Respiration Important?

Objective

Overview

Materials

● I can follow the fow of energy (transformed in

● Living organisms need energy to live and they need matter to grow. Cellular respiration

● Cellular Respiration Video ● Cellular Respiration Equation Game

respiration) from chemical to mechanical/ thermal.

● I can describe the process of cellular

provides for both needs. During cellular respiration food is changed through chemical reactions to form new molecules that support growth and/or release energy as matter cycles through the organism.

respiration as stored energy is released and matter is rearranged to maintain life. ● I can write and describe the chemical equation for respiration. ● I can describe the outcomes of respiration including that our bodies release the energy in the food we eat and rearrange matter into new molecules.

Activity: Comparing CO2 Production

Objective

Overview

Materials