What you'll learn
- Explain why organisms need energy and how ATP functions as the universal cellular energy carrier
- Describe the major stages of cellular respiration and the inputs/outputs of each stage
- Compare aerobic and anaerobic pathways and relate them to real-world scenarios (e.g., exercise, food production)
- Interpret simple mermaid flowcharts illustrating energy flow and evaluate everyday situations using this knowledge
Curriculum
Module 1: Cellular Energy Fundamentals2 topics
- ATP: The Cell’s Energy Currency
- Roadmap of Cellular Respiration
Module 2: Pathways & Applications of Respiration2 topics
- Aerobic Respiration in Action
- Anaerobic Respiration & Fermentation
About this course
A two-week foundational course that guides school learners through how cells capture, convert, and use energy. Using Socratic questioning, real-world worked examples, and supporting diagrams, students build a coherent model of cellular respiration and its everyday relevance.
Prerequisites
- •Basic understanding of cell structure (cell membrane, cytoplasm, mitochondria)
- •Introductory knowledge of molecules (glucose, oxygen, carbon dioxide)
