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Using Models to Understand Cellular Respiration
In both versions of the Student Handout, students analyze two models of cellular respiration. The first model shows chemical equations that summarize the inputs and outputs of cellular respiration. The second model is a figure that shows the three major stages of cellular respiration and the role of mitochondria.
After students analyze these models, they use what they have learned to develop their own more complete model of cellular respiration.
Then, in the advanced version of the Student Handout, students analyze how the extensive, folded inner membrane of a mitochondrion contributes to ATP production. This analysis illustrates the general principle that structure is related to function.
The simpler version of the Student Handout is available in the first two attached files and in a Google Doc. The advanced version of the Student Handout is available in the third and fourth attached files and in a Google Doc. The Teacher Notes, available in the last two attached files, provide background information and instructional suggestions and explain how this activity is aligned with the Next Generation Science Standards.
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| cellular respiration model SHO simpler.docx | 2.39 MB |
| cellular respiration model SHO simpler.pdf | 467.07 KB |
| cellular respiration model SHO advanced.docx | 3.33 MB |
| cellular respiration model SHO advanced.pdf | 650.58 KB |
| cellular respiration model TN.docx | 2.2 MB |
| cellular respiration model TN.pdf | 636.02 KB |
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Comments
2023 revision
I have created a simpler version of the Student Handout, which begins with a context for cellular respiration in humans. I have also clarified many of the explanations and questions in both versions of the Student Handout. The Teacher Notes have also been clarified and updated.
Access to the simple version with context
Can i have access to this version
Simpler version
Please click on the above file labeled "SHO Simpler".
Ingrid
2020 revision
The Student Handout has been reorganized to incorporate the best features of the former longer and shorter versions. Also, the revised Student Handout has a clearer explanation of the relationship between mitochondrial structure and function.
Ingrid
2019 revision
The shorter version of the Student Handout has the same basic content as the previous version, but it has been reorganized, with revised questions and figure, to improve student understanding. The longer version of the Student Handout has a new section where students analyze the relationship between the structure and function of mitochondria.
Ingrid
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