Photosynthesis and Respiration Activity: Cell Energy Stations

In this NO PREP photosynthesis and respiration activity, students will be up and moving to review and reinforce photosynthesis, cellular respiration, the cycling of matter, and the flow of energy. 

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In this activity, students will:

• Visit the stations in pairs, in any order.
• Read the information and instructions on the station card.
• Use the information on the cards to answer questions, fill in diagrams, complete CERs, or write in a flow chart on their student worksheet.

Stations Include:

1. Cell energy “Who, What, Where, When & Why”
2. Analyze a cell energy diagram
3. Chloroplast diagram
4. Mitochondria diagram
5. The life of a carbon atom
6. Photosynthesis CER activity
7. Cellular respiration CER activity
8. Learn about non-plants that do photosynthesis
9. Learn about how different organisms do cellular respiration differently
10. Read “That’s So Weird” about fermentation and chemosynthesis
11. Take a closer look at glucose, oxygen, carbon dioxide, and water molecules
12. Learn about limiting factors in photosynthesis

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• Paper copies only

Teacher Notes:

• INCLUDES ANSWER KEY.
• Please note: this photosynthesis and respiration activity is not editable.
• A digital Google Slides version of this activity is included with this purchase.
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Related Standards:

• NGSS MS-LS1-6: Construct a scientific explanation based on evidence for the role of photosynthesis in the cycling of matter and flow of energy into and out of organisms.
• NGSS MS-LS2-3: Develop a model to describe the cycling of matter and flow of energy among living and nonliving parts of an ecosystem.