2nd Nine Weeks
Course: Biology
Unit: Flow of Matter and Energy
Instructional Guide
Estimated Time:4-5 weeks
CLE 3210.3.1 Analyze energy flow through an ecosystem. (APBA)
CLE 3210.3.2 Distinguish between aerobic and anaerobic respiration. (APBA)
CLE 3210.3.3 Investigate the relationship between the processes of photosynthesis and cellular respiration.
CLE 3210.3.4 Describe the events which occur the major biogeochemical cycles. (APBA)
*TN Alternative Performance-Based Assessments (APBA) for students with disabilities
Prerequisite Skills: A basic understanding of cell structure and processes, and basic chemistry skills.
Essential Question: What are the scientific explanations for how matter cycles and energy flow through the
biosphere?
Unit Vocabulary: aerobic respiration, anaerobic respiration (fermentation), cellular respiration, electron
carriers, electron transport chain, glycolysis, Krebs cycle, pyruvate, photosynthesis, light dependent reaction,
light independent reaction (Calvin cycle), chlorophyll, thylakoid, stroma, grana, autotrophs, heterotrophs,
biogeochemical cycle, nitrogen fixation, denitrification, biomass, adenosine triphosphate (ATP), and ATP
synthesis, sodium-potassium pump
Checks for
Understanding
State
Performance
Indicators
3210.3.1 Track
energy flow through an
ecosystem.
3210.3.2 Construct a
concept map to
differentiate between
aerobic and anaerobic
respiration.
3210.3.3 Conduct
experiments to
investigate
photosynthesis and
SPI 3210.3.1
Interpret a diagram
that illustrates
energy flow in an
ecosystem.
(APBA)
SPI 3210.3.2
Distinguish
between aerobic
and anaerobic
respiration.
SPI 3210.3.3
Assessments
Lab reportPhotosynthesis
vs. Respiration
Lab investigation
of stomata using
Wandering Jew
Lab investigation
of chloroplasts
Muscle Fatigue
Instructional Resources
www.biologyjunction.com
www.biologycorner.com
www.stemresources.com
http://www.goldiesroom.org/video_archive.htm
http://worldofteaching.com/powerpoints/biology/
Connections
Math-graphing
interpretation
English-writing lab
reports
Physical Educationmuscle stretching
cellular respiration.
3210.3.4 Investigate
the process of
fermentation.
3210.5 Construct
models of the carbon,
oxygen, nitrogen,
phosphorous, and water
cycles.
Compare and
contrast
photosynthesis and
cellular respiration
in terms of energy
transformation.
(APBA)
SPI 3210.3.4
Predict how
changes in a
biogeochemical
cycle can affect an
ecosystem.
lab
Graphic
Organizer
(concept map of
photosynthesis
and respiration/
aerobic and
anaerobic)
Storytelling
Plant
Chromatography
Elodea Lab
(comparing
cellular
respiration &
photosynthesis)
Card Sort for
chemical
equations
Draw diagrams of
biogeochemical
cycles