Biology Unit 6 Energy in a Cell Layered Assignments

Alan Dewey
Wabasso High School 

OBJECTIVES

1.  Understand that your body stores energy in the bonds of a molecule called ATP.

2.  Use words and equations to differentiate between the processes of photosynthesis and respiration in terms of energy flow, beginning reactants and end products.

LAYER C- BASIC UNDERSTANDING (Choose a total of 20 pts from the assignments below. 

* indicates a required assignment.  Must be present in class to earn points for notes.)

Day 1- ATP

____ *1. Write a paragraph summarizing how ATP is used as the energy molecule (VL-5 pts).

Day 2- Photosynthesis and Respiration

____ *2a. Complete worksheets (VL-5 pts).

____ 2b. In groups of 4, create a skit about photosynthesis or cellular respiration (BK, IE-10 pts).

____ 2c. With a partner, write a song about photosynthesis or cellular respiration (MU-10 pts).

____ 2d. Make posters comparing photosynthesis and cellular respiration (VS-10 pts).

____ 2e. Write 2 paragraphs summarizing photosynthesis and cellular respiration (VL-10 pts). 
 

 Day 3- Lab Set-Up/Work Day

 Day 4- Layer B lab- Photosynthesis.

 Day 5- Layer B lab- Cellular Respiration.

 Day 6- Layer A work day/All assignments due! 

LAYER B- APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE (20 points)

 

____ *1.   Perform the photosynthesis and cellular respiration labs, complete the lab sheets, and summarize them in your journal. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 
 
 
 
 

 LAYER A- CRITICAL THINKING & ANALYSIS OF REAL WORLD ISSUES (10 points) 

 Using 2 resources, either write a 1 page paper or create a 6 slide powerpoint presentation exploring one of the questions below.  The last paragraph or slide should include your conclusion. 

____ 1.  How does photosynthesis drive the carbon cycle?

____ 2.  Why do leaves change color in the fall?  

____ 3.   What are examples of organisms that live in places without oxygen and what do they use to make energy? 
 
 
 

1.  Title of article:

Title of magazine, journal, or URL:

Author:

Date of article:

Summary: 
 
 
 
 
 

2.  Title of article:

Title of magazine, journal, or URL:

Author:

Date of article:

Summary: 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Total Grade:  _____ / 50  Parent/Guardian Signature:  _____________________________