Respiration

Skits

Subject Area

 Advanced Biology
Age or Grade

 Grades 9-10
Estimated Length

 Preparation time: 2 class periods and additional time outside of school if needed. Each group presentation should be ~10 minutes.
Prerequisite knowledge/skills

 Students should be familiar with the basic processes of glycolysis, the Kreb cycle, and oxidative phosphorylation.
Description of New Content

 Students should demonstrate a deeper understanding of all three processes including details such as starting components, byproducts, and net energy production (see rubrics for more information).
Goals

 The goal of this activity is for students to be able to visualize these processes and to be able to teach these concepts to other students by phsically acting out each step.
Materials Needed
Textbook, construction paper, markers, posterboard, etc.
Procedure

Opener: Begin a broad discussion about the three steps in the process of respiration.

Procedure: Split the students into three groups (depending on class size) and assign one step of the cycle to each group. It is important to encourage creativity in acting out each of the processes. Everyone should play a role in the skit. See evaluation for specifics on skit content requirements.

Closer: Students will perform the skits in front of the class. Classmates should be encouraged to ask the group clarification questions if needed.

Evaluation Rubrics: Glycolysis, Kreb Cycle, Oxidative Phosphorylation