GCS Unit Plan Template
Unit Author
Teacher(s) Name
Teri Campbell
School
GCHS
Unit Overview
Unit Title
UNIT 2
Cellular Respiration and Photosynthesis
I will understand the components required for photosynthesis and cellular respiration.
I will be able to compare and contrast the two processes.
I can distinguish between the chemical equations for the two processes.
I will understand the factors affecting the rate of photosynthesis.
I can distinguish between aerobic and anaerobic respiration and know which process produces the most
energy.
Subject Area
Biology
Grade Level
9 & 10
Approximate Time Needed
6 x 90 minute periods
Unit Foundation
Targeted Content Standards and Benchmarks
Bio 4.2
Analyze the relationships between biochemical processes and energy use in the cell.
Student Objectives/Learning Outcomes
Bio 4.2.1 Analyze photosynthesis and cellular respiration in terms of how energy is stored, released and
transferred within and between these systems.
Bio 4.2.2 Explain ways that organisms use release energy for maintaining homeostasis.
Cross-Curricular Connections
English – literacy components
Art – drawing diagrams of the two processes
Curriculum-Framing Questions
Essential
Question
Can you explain the statement “Organisms are the greatest recyclers”?
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What is ATP and what is its purpose in the cell?
Unit
Questions
What is the purpose of cellular respiration?
What is the purpose of photosynthesis?
How do photosynthesis and cellular respiration compare?
Content
Questions
How do you define:
Pigment, aerobic, anaerobic, alcoholic fermentation, lactic acid fermentation?
Assessment Summary
Above
Unit Details
Prerequisite Skills
Knowledge of the structure of chloroplast and mitochondria.
Instructional Procedures
Day 1
Photosynthesis
1- the equation
5- role of chloroplast
2- the reactants and history
6- set up SAV lab with
3- pigments and light
different colors of light
4- products
http://www.glencoe.com/sites/common_assets/science/virtual_labs/LS12/LS12.html
Day 2
Review Game for photosynthesis
Quiz
Chromatography Lab
Make observations on SAV demonstration lab
Day 3
Cell respiration
a- the equation
b- where and how it occurs
c- aerobic vs anaerobic
Day 4
Review Cellular Respiration
Quiz
Set Up Cellular Respiration Lab
Day 5
Collect results of cellular respiration lab
Discuss fermentation (alcoholic and lactic acid)
Fermentation Lab
Complete review sheet for homework
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Day 6
Review for unit test with a game
Unit Test
Accommodations for Differentiated Instruction
Special Needs
Students
Reduced number of questions
Reduced number of answer choices
Follow IEP recommendations
Use a graphic organizer to teach photosynthesis
Students will learn about the three stages of cellular respiration and C-3, C-4
and CAM photosynthesis
Gifted/Talented
Students
http://www.phschool.com/science/biology_place/biocoach/photosynth/intro.ht
ml
Materials and Resources Required For Unit
Technology – Hardware (Click boxes of all equipment needed)
X Interactive Technology
Computer(s)/iPads, etc.
Student Response
System/Clickers
Printer
Digital Camera
X Projection System
X DVD Player
Scanner
X Internet
Cell Phone
Video Camera
Video Conferencing Equip.
Document Camera
Other
X Television
Technology – Software (Click boxes of all software needed.)
Database/Spreadsheet
Image Processing
Web Page Development
Desktop Publishing
Internet Web Browser
Word Processing
E-mail
Multimedia
Other
X Web-Based Encyclopedia
Prentice Hall Textbook
Printed Materials
Teacher made worksheets and lab sheets
Current Science
Supplies
Chromatography paper and solvent
Seeds. Cotton balls, calcium hydroxide,
Yeast, balloons, sugar, artificial sweetener
Light bulbs, aquatic plants
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Unit Plan Reflection
Describe any adaptations or “tweaks” to the resource or lesson plan that were needed:
What do you plan to do differently the next time you teach this unit?:
This unit went as planned and on schedule. The honors students completed all 3 labs
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