Hello hornets!
These last 2 weeks students were learning about the importance of Carbon and how it is used in cellular respiration. We did a lab where students had to mix water and yeast and different temperatures of water (20, 30, 40, and 50 degrees Celsius). Students learned that the warmer the water got the more foam they got. The foam is carbon dioxide which is a product of cellular respiration. Students learned that respiration is breaking down sugar molecules into carbon dioxide gas and water. After students completed the lab they graphed their results on a line graph. Then we read an article on the rate of respiration.
Next week we will be learning about the importance of photosynthesis and its role with cycling matter and energy through the environment. This will be done after students are done WIDA testing.
Make sure bellwork is being completed so you can study for the bellwork quiz coming up.
