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 flow 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