Lesson 31 of 84 · Stoichiometry
Experiment⭐ 30 XPCellular Respiration
Stoichiometry.
🎯 Your mission
Run the experiment. Find out what really happens.
⚡ The twist
Nature loves to surprise the careful watcher.
Mind = Blown
🔬 The more you look, the more nature shows you.
Make a hypothesis first
Before you start: write down what you think will happen, and why.
What You'll Learn
Cellular respiration is how cells release energy from food by combining glucose with oxygen. This process takes place mainly in the mitochondria and produces carbon dioxide and water as waste, along with the energy cells need to work.
Key Words
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Materials Needed
- plastic wrap
- ruler
- magnifying glass
- paper towels
Safety First
- Protect your work surface with newspaper or plastic.
Steps
Read about Stoichiometry and write down three key facts.
Collect and classify 10 organisms from your yard into kingdoms, phyla, or groups. Use a dichotomous key if available.
Use your senses (except taste) to describe what you notice.
Write a summary of your findings in 3-5 sentences.
Check Your Understanding
Question 1
1 of 3What is pollination?
Where you see this in real life
This shows up in your everyday life more than you'd think.
Stretch Challenge
Try this in real life this week.
Try one experiment in real life this week — even a tiny one.
For the dinner table
“What's the most surprising thing you learned today?”
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