Biology: Cell Energy
Skill focus: Cell Energy
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Today's focus is cell energy. Read for the underlying mechanism, not just the vocabulary. Ask, 'Why does this happen?' If you can explain the cause, you understand the topic. Connect to current events if possible.
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Name something you don't understand about the world. Today might bring you one step closer.
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Read these facts: Cells convert glucose into ATP via cellular respiration in the mitochondria. Plants also do photosynthesis to make glucose from sunlight, water, and CO2. Q: What molecule stores cellular energy?
Parent tip: Read aloud first. Re-read if the question is hard.
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What gas does respiration consume?
Parent tip: Encourage answers in complete sentences.
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Name two products of respiration besides ATP.
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Which process makes glucose in plants?
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Where in the cell does respiration happen?
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Where might you see this idea in real life?
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Connect this topic to something you've seen before.
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Write one new thing you learned today.
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Draw a picture of one idea from the passage and label it.
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Ask one question you still have about this topic.
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Where might you see this idea in real life?
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Connect this topic to something you've seen before.
Find one real-world example of today's topic at home and write a sentence about it.
What is one question this lesson left you wondering about?