This cellular respiration activity packet was designed to simplify teaching and learning cell respiration in biology. It includes editable guided notes, homework, diagrams and a project all in one packet plus presentation slides, a quiz, discussion prompts, implementation, and more!

Students learn applicable background information and the basics of cellular respiration before diving deeper into the movement of matter and energy through aerobic and anaerobic stages.

No additional materials or extra prep is required; all materials, information, activities, and assessments are provided to fully teach and assess NGSS HS-LS1-7 with step-by-step directions for implementation.

⭐WHY YOU’LL LOVE THIS:

• Ready to Use Resources: Everything you need is ready to use and comes with comprehensive implementation support, saving you hours of planning time. With the pacing guide and step-by-step directions you will be fully prepped, ready to walk into class and GO for the next two weeks of Biology!

• Customizable: Make any changes you want to the activities, slides, or assessments to meet your classroom needs!

• Interactive Learning: Promote student engagement and deepen understand with a variety of formats and learning activities!

• NGSS Aligned & Three-Dimensional Learning: This resource fully covers HS LS1-7 while integrating science practices and crosscutting concepts to help your students to deepen connections to core ideas and develop essential scientific skills.

SUMMARY OF TOPICS:

• Basics of Cellular Energy (ATP, Metabolism, Cellular Work)
• Relationship between Photosynthesis and Cellular Respiration
• Cellular Respiration chemical equation, purpose, and cellular locations
• Mitochondria & mitochondrial structure
• Aerobic vs. Anaerobic Pathways 
• Anaerobic Respiration
• Importance of Oxygen
• Electron Carriers NADH & FADH2
• Major Stages: Glycolysis, Krebs cycle (with pyruvate oxidation), Electron Transport Chain (oxidative phosphorylation), and Fermentation
• Movement of matter and flow of energy through major stages: reactants, products

Estimated Instructional Time: 8-9 45-minute class periods; sample pacing guide and suggestions for time adjustments included.

WHAT’S INCLUDED:

This resource comes as a Google Drive Folder with multiple files (Google Docs, Google Slides, and PDF). All content is ready to use and fully editable except for the actual diagrams and the Collaborative Group Peer evaluation form. 

☑️Student Packet: 16-page, ready to print and editable, Google Doc

• Pg 1: Warm-up Prompt & Inquiry-based Introduction Activity
• Pg 2: Prior Knowledge/Discussion Notes & Diagrams (Energy flowchart: Solar energy to cellular work, ATP, ATP/ADP Cycle, Metabolism, Metabolic Pathways) 
• Pg 3: Packet Learning Outline/Study Guide: Objectives, Key Terms, Assignment List, Supplementary Resources
• Pg 4-6: Introductory Guided Note Outline with Diagrams
• Pg 7-8: Jigsaw Mini-Project Description, Checklists, Group Scaffolds (optional)
• Pg 9: Jigsaw Activity Grading Rubric
• Pg 10-13: Jigsaw Topic Diagrams & Note Outlines (one page for each jigsaw topic/major stage of cellular respiration)
• Pg 15-16: Introductory Homework

☑️Google Slides: 35 text-editable slides with tons of colorful diagrams

• Corresponds to content in the student packet
• Provides visual support for all student activities/parts of this resource
• Additional slides included with student directions.
• Comprehensive Teacher Notes including active discussion guidance with prompting, connection, and scaffolding questions/answers, is included to easily facilitate this in a meaningful and interactive way. *Diagrams not editable, slides with full size diagram not editable*

☑️Check for Understanding: Ready to print PDF & editable Google Slides formats

☑️Introductory Quiz: Fully-editable Google Doc

☑️Supporting Documents for the Jigsaw: 

• Topic Resource Page: Allocated resources for cooperative group learning ensures your students have access to appropriate information to maximize the use of class time for the project. 
• Teacher Tracking Sheets: Easily track individual and group learning progress and participation during the jigsaw activity. Simplify the grading process and evaluate group work during peer teaching presentations. Includes Jigsaw Grading Support.
• Completed Topic Outlines: Easily assess group projects and content accuracy with a detailed summary of each jigsaw topic.

☑️Collaborative Group Peer Evaluation Form (Peer & Self-Eval): Printable PDF

☑️Detailed Answer Keys

• For all items included!

☑️Teacher Guide

• Step-by-step instructions and implementation for each activity: intro activity, lecture notes for the google slides, connections to biological themes, active discussion prompts, additional scaffolding questions/answers, extra content details for the teacher, activity tips, pacing guide, time estimates, prep reminders (what to print and when) and more! See sample pages in Preview!

HOW THIS RESOURCE WORKS:

• Print copies of the student packet, check for understanding, and supporting teacher documents 
• Project the Google Slides
• Use the teaching notes, discussion guidance, and completed student packet answer key to deliver and implement the activities

Students will...

• Follow directions, brainstorm with peers, think critically, make connections, engage in discussion, interpret diagrams, and transfer information to complete the activities in their packet as the teacher moves through the slides for the introduction, prior knowledge, and guided notes sections

• After the guided notes, students will work in cooperative and collaborative small groups for the jigsaw activity. Groups will present to teach the rest of the class about one major topic (stage) of cellular respiration. As audience members students will complete the provided topic outlines as they learn from their peers during each jigsaw presentation.

• Students will reflect on their learning, evaluate peers in their group and their group dynamic, in addition to completing an individual rubric self-assessment

• Complete additional assignments (delivered separate from packet) such as the check for understanding, introductory quiz, and collaborative group peer evaluation form, as instructed by their teacher (details included with implementation).

THE LEARNING ACTIVITIES:

1. Warm-Up Discussion:

• Students make connections, brainstorm in small groups and participate in discussion about why we require oxygen.

2. Introduction Activity:

• Students use a diagram to answer questions, discuss the relationship between photosynthesis and cellular respiration, and interpret the significance of specific items in the diagram.

3. Activate Prior Knowledge (Priming) or Pre-Teach:

• Use a flowchart to set the context of cellular respiration as an essential process that allows stored chemical energy to be used for cellular work.
• Review or pre-teach the basics of cellular energy, ATP, and the ATP/ADP cycle as students fill in their notes.
• Use the learning outline/study guide to preview the learning objectives, key vocabulary, and assignments that students will work on in the packet. 

4. Guided Introductory Notes:

• Use the Google Slides and teaching notes to deliver essential information as students follow along and fill in the editable guided notes section of the packet
• From the chemical equation to aerobic vs. anaerobic pathways, to electron carriers, by the end of this section students will be ready to dive deeper into the events of individual stages.
• Interactive discussion prompts and scaffolding questions/answers are included to promote understanding and analysis of content presented in the slides.

5. Check for Understanding:

• Students use their notes to answer 7 questions ranging from basic recall, to compare/contrast, and personal connections to reinforce basic essential information.

6. Jigsaw Mini Project - Group Work:

• Students are divided into groups, each will use the allocated resources provided to become experts on a specific stage of the process of cellular respiration: glycolysis, Krebs cycle (with pyruvate oxidation), electron transport chain (oxidative phosphorylation), and fermentation.
• Groups work cooperatively to learn using the topic-specific resources, detailed diagrams, outline, and (optional) project supporting scaffolds provided.
• Then they’ll collaborate to create a "recipe," for their topic to teach the class about their stage. Group recipes are a fun and creative way to simplify the movement of matter and energy through their stage while highlighting connections to other stages involved in the process overall.
• Tracking Sheets are provided for the teacher to easily monitor student attendance, participation, and progress throughout the entire Jigsaw.

7. Introductory Homework:

• As students work in their jigsaw groups during class, they’ll have a brief homework practice assignment that reinforces the guided notes with a short video and concept map, helping them to prepare for a quiz.

8. Introductory Quiz:

• Assesses student understanding of the content covered in the Intro Notes with this fully-editable 15 point quiz. Answer key included with grading details.

9. Peer Teaching via Jigsaw Presentations:

• Groups use their creative “recipe,” provided diagram, and presentation slide to describe the movement of matter and flow of energy that occur during their assigned stage, highlighting the reactants, products, energy molecules, major events, and connections to other stages.
• Audience members complete the outline for that topic in their packet as they learn from other groups.
• Each group delivers a simple quiz with their presentation to ensure their classmates understand the main points.
• Tracking sheets, checklists and completed topic outlines are included to easily track group and individual submission items, assess group work during presentations, and check information for accuracy.

10. Recap & Reflect:

• When all presentations are complete, use the answer key to reinforce main points for each jigsaw topic.
• Have students use the grading rubric to self-assess their work.
• Students complete the Collaborative Group Peer Evaluation form to reflect on their group skills and evaluate their fellow group members.

**Click on the PREVIEW to view the packet and activities up close!**

More Resources on Cellular Respiration (fully-aligned):

• Exercise & Cellular Respiration LAB with CER, Rubric, + Teacher Guide
• Cellular Respiration Worksheets for Practice Quiz or Review (Vocab Matching, Flow Chart Labeling & Analysis)
• Cellular Respiration Review Game Activity

Resources to connect Cellular Respiration & Photosynthesis:

• NEW! Photosynthesis and Cellular Respiration Worksheets - Review Mazes for Biology
• Photosynthesis & Cellular Respiration Venn Diagram - Print & Digital
• Energy Flow, Photosynthesis and Cellular Respiration Bingo Game

Make this a complete unit!

• Start with this Cellular Respiration Activity Packet & Learning Bundle
• Add in the Practice Worksheets, Exercise Lab and any other resource listed above!

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