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Using Models
Topic (35) Use a model about cellular respiration resulting in net transfer of energy. (HS-LS1-7)
In science, a model is a representation of an idea, an object, a process or a system. Models describe and explain phenomena that cannot be directly experienced. There are three main types of science models:
- physical
- mathematical
- conceptual
Physical models are often the easiest to understand (the world globe is an example of a physical model). Mathematical models are also common in science (models predicting the weather, or the next solar eclipses are examples of math models). Conceptual models are often presented in the form of a diagram which shows a set of relationships (a diagram illustrating cell-division is an example of a conceptual model).
Scientific knowledge is examined and communicated through the use of models. Models help scientists define, examine, revise, and improve their hypotheses, theories, and laws.
Material
Day 1 – Introduction
- Student Work Packet – Topic 35
Day 2 – Virtual Textbook
- Read Biology 35 – Cellular Respiration Overview
- Read Biology 35 – Cellular Respiration Explained for Kids
- Read Biology 35 – Definition & examples of models
- Read Biology 35 – Model
- Read Biology 35 – Scientific model
- Read Biology Textbook – pages 370-380
Enrichment
Students make a model to show and describe cellular respiration. Include at least one “change” of energy from one type to another. For example, describe how cellular respiration converts chemical energy into heat.
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0:58 Working Model Hand
8:11 Make a Working Model Hand Part 2
Instructor Resources
Standard Daily Material
- Day 1 – Standard material – introduction day
- Day 2 – Standard material – reading day
- Day 3 – Standard material – make a presentation
- Day 4 – Standard material – give a presentation
- Extra! – Enrichment and remediation options
Other Topic Specific Resources
- Technique 15 Creative Concepts
- Earth 15 Types of Models
- Chemistry 37 Using a Model to Describe Gases
- LS35 Fahrenheit vs Celsius (tns)
- LS35 Watch the birdie breathe (tns)
- LS35When water leaves (tns)
Special Notes and Notices
Instructor Emphasis:
- Science & Engineering Practice: Develop and use models.
- Cross-Cutting Concept: Systems and System Models.
Emphasize HS-LS1-7 Use a model to illustrate that cellular respiration is a chemical process whereby the bonds of food molecules and oxygen molecules are broken and the bonds in new compounds are formed resulting in a net transfer of energy.
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