Bioenergetics strives to describe how living things gain and transform energy for biological purposes. First, pupils learn about the types of energy before exploring the importance of energy in biological processes. Next, they discover the application to cellular energy, ATP, and reactions in organisms.

Concepts

energy, kinetic energy, potential energy, metabolism, adenosine triphosphate, cellular respiration, energy pathways

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Additional Tags

science

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Instructional Ideas

• Review chemical formulas and bonds prior to using the presentation, especially if biology happens before chemistry in the course progression at your school

Classroom Considerations

• Works best as a review for a test rather than a way to introduce the material
• Relies on prior knowledge of organisms, types of energy, and ATP

Pros

• Includes an interactive review after covering the material
• Uses simple diagrams and illustrations to emphasize key concepts

Cons

• None

Common Core

SL.9-10.2 SL.11-12.2 RST.9-10.4 RST.11-12.4