Puzzling it Out- Part 1
Construct Your Puzzle Pieces
1. Using one sheet of paper, make 9 squares of paper – these will become your puzzle pieces.
2. In each square, write in the chemical formula for one of the molecules involved in the processes of photosynthesis and cellular respiration. Use the following terms:
i. CO2 __________________
ii. H2O __________________
iii. C6H12O6 __________________
iv. O2 __________________
v. ENERGY
3. The spaces provided above are indicating that each chemical also has a name. Write the NAME of the molecule below its chemical symbol on your puzzle pieces.
4. In the remaining squares on your paper, write in symbols you will need to complete your chemical reaction. You will need 3 “+” symbols and one arrow symbol.
In a chemical reaction, what does the arrow signify?
CELLULAR RESPIRATION
On your own sheet of paper, answer the following questions. Use this time to also draw pictures or an example for each chemical to help you remember the chemical equation in the future.
1. Arrange your pieces into the chemical equation for cellular respiration. Write the equation:
_____________ + ______________ à ___________ + ____________ + ____________
2. (Use the names of the molecules) According to your equation, the process of cellular respiration uses ____________________ and ___________________ to produce ________________________ ___________________ and release ____________________.
3. In cellular respiration, chemical energy is released from ____________ molecules and transferred to ____________ molecules, which cells can use to provide energy for cellular processes.
4. Was it difficult to rearrange your pieces to produce the equation for cellular respiration? Why or why not?
5. Cellular respiration occurs in both plants and animals. Given what you know about animals, why does your position for CO2 and O2 in the equation make sense?
6. Interpret the chemical reaction - what is the overall purpose of cellular respiration?
7. Graphical interpretation: Draw a picture that describes the equation for cellular respiration.
a. The picture needs to include all the parts of the equation. Use as few words as possible.
b. The picture needs a title.
c. The picture needs color. If you choose to do black and white, please approve it with U.
d. Make sure that your number is on the back of the sheet of paper.
e. Do a quality job…these may end up in the hall to help other people understand cellular respiration.
Preview: What are the two main differences between the chemical reaction for photosynthesis and the chemical reaction for cellular respiration?
Construct Your Puzzle Pieces
1. Using one sheet of paper, make 9 squares of paper – these will become your puzzle pieces.
2. In each square, write in the chemical formula for one of the molecules involved in the processes of photosynthesis and cellular respiration. Use the following terms:
i. CO2 __________________
ii. H2O __________________
iii. C6H12O6 __________________
iv. O2 __________________
v. ENERGY
3. The spaces provided above are indicating that each chemical also has a name. Write the NAME of the molecule below its chemical symbol on your puzzle pieces.
4. In the remaining squares on your paper, write in symbols you will need to complete your chemical reaction. You will need 3 “+” symbols and one arrow symbol.
In a chemical reaction, what does the arrow signify?
CELLULAR RESPIRATION
On your own sheet of paper, answer the following questions. Use this time to also draw pictures or an example for each chemical to help you remember the chemical equation in the future.
1. Arrange your pieces into the chemical equation for cellular respiration. Write the equation:
_____________ + ______________ à ___________ + ____________ + ____________
2. (Use the names of the molecules) According to your equation, the process of cellular respiration uses ____________________ and ___________________ to produce ________________________ ___________________ and release ____________________.
3. In cellular respiration, chemical energy is released from ____________ molecules and transferred to ____________ molecules, which cells can use to provide energy for cellular processes.
4. Was it difficult to rearrange your pieces to produce the equation for cellular respiration? Why or why not?
5. Cellular respiration occurs in both plants and animals. Given what you know about animals, why does your position for CO2 and O2 in the equation make sense?
6. Interpret the chemical reaction - what is the overall purpose of cellular respiration?
7. Graphical interpretation: Draw a picture that describes the equation for cellular respiration.
a. The picture needs to include all the parts of the equation. Use as few words as possible.
b. The picture needs a title.
c. The picture needs color. If you choose to do black and white, please approve it with U.
d. Make sure that your number is on the back of the sheet of paper.
e. Do a quality job…these may end up in the hall to help other people understand cellular respiration.
Preview: What are the two main differences between the chemical reaction for photosynthesis and the chemical reaction for cellular respiration?