Curated OER
ATP in a Molecule
In this cell energy worksheet, learners review how ATP is formed and broken down and the uses of cell energy. This worksheet has 8 fill in the blank and 2 short answer questions.
Arizona State University
Asu: Introduction to Photosynthesis and Its Applications
This extremely detailed article begins with a basic introduction of photosynthetic processes and expands to more complex applications and related scientific ideas.
Georgia Department of Education
Ga Virtual Learning: Biology: Cell Energetics
An interactive module where students describe, compare, contrast and explain the relationship between photosynthesis and cellular respiration.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Mitochondria
Often referred to as the powerhouses of the cell, mitochondria provide the energy that powers nearly every cellular process. This essay by university lecturer John Ross describes in detail the structures and functions of these amazing...
Other
Bristol University: Molecule of the Month:atp
A great page for all around biochemistry and background information. Includes the molecular structure and most of the information relevant to its role in living cells.
Other
Bristol University: Molecule of the Month:atp (Chime)
A great page for all around biochemistry and background. This version of the Bristol University site requires the CHIME plug-in to view the 3-D molecule. It is worth the time to download CHIME if you visit a lot of biochemistry or...
Other
Bristol University:molecule of the Month:atp(chemsymph.)
Great page for the general background and biochemistry of the molecule. This version of the Bristol University site offers a Java Applet version of the molecule that offers 3-D manipulation of the molecule. The CHIME version is better,...
Georgia Department of Education
Ga Virtual Learning: Ap Biology: Energy Transformations
Through interactive learning exercises, students examine the different definitions of energy and how enzymes regulate how the energy is stored and used during cellular respiration. They also take a close look at photosynthesis to learn...
CPALMS
Florida State University Cpalms: Florida Students: Energy and Carbon in Photosynthesis and Cellular Respiration
A tutorial that looks at the connection between photosynthesis and cellular respiration.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Where Do You Get Your Energy?
In this interactive activity adapted from the Exploratorium, students will explore how our cells harvest energy from food.
Biology Pages
Kimball's Biology Pages: Atp (Adenosine Triphosphate)
A good biochemistry site that includes information about the structure of adenosine triphosphate and a description of the role that it plays in the cell.
Georgia State University
Georgia State University: Hyper Physics: Energy Cycle From Plants to Animals
Find out about the essential role energy plays in cell function and in sustaining life. Trace energy transformations as they pass from one living thing to another.
Biology 4 kids
Biology4 Kids: Quiz: Mitochondria
Take this ten-question review quiz over the cell organelle, mitochondria. Read more about each question after an incorrect answer is given.
McGraw Hill
Mc Graw Hill: How Cells Harvest Energy
Discover what you know about how cells harvest energy by taking this post test.
McGraw Hill
Mc Graw Hill: How Cells Harvest Energy
Discover how much you know about how cells harvest energy by taking this pre test.
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College
Serc: Energy Flow Through Organisms: Introduction to Photosynthesis/respiration
In this life science classroom activity, students will use cooperative learning and whole class discussions to be introduced to the concept of energy flow through organisms, and understand the basic processes of photosynthesis and...
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College
Serc: How Enzymes Work
In this biology lab, students use pineapple juice as an enzyme, and jello as a substrate to illustrate an enzyme/substrate complex.
Open Curriculum
Open Curriculum: Into the Mitochondrion: Making Atp With Oxygen
The aim of this article is to relate the history of oxygen in the atmosphere to the evolution of photosynthesis, aerobic respiration, mitochondria, and life on earth.
Nature Research
Nature Education: Scitable: Cell Energy and Cell Functions
An excerpt from the eBook, "Essentials of Cell Biology, Unit 1.2." Text and illustrations allow for deeper understanding of cells.
Other
Ms. Vaughn's Biology 1: Unit 4: Cell Energy
The materials on this page were prepared by a high school teacher for a Biology class. This section supports a unit on cell energy and includes course readings, lab notes, PowerPoints and diagrams.
McGraw Hill
Glencoe Biology: Cellular Energy: Chapter Test Practice
Try these fifteen multiple-choice review questions over cellular energy.
McGraw Hill
Glencoe Biology: Cellular Respiration: Self Check Quiz
Five multiple-choice quiz questions covering cellular respiration. Students have the opportunity to check their answers after submitting their results.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Prokaryote Metabolism
Learn how prokaryotes get energy and nutrients, and find out the difference among chemotrophs, phototrophs, heterotrophs and autotrophs.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Biology: Calvin Cycle
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Describes the Calvin cycle, the second stage of photosynthesis.