Cellular Respiration Middle School Lesson and Video Worksheet Bonus Activity

This introductory lesson package discuss Cellular Respiration as well as how Cellular Respiration and Photosynthesis are linked. This lesson is intended for students in 6th, 7th, and 8th grade - Middle School.

✅ Covers Cellular Respiration with inquiry-based slides and discussion prompts. The lesson also connects cellular respiration and photosynthesis.

✅ Includes Teacher + Student Presentations, Auto-Graded Exit Ticket & Infographic Activity.

✅ Aligned with NGSS MS-LS1-1, MS-LS1-2, and MS-LS1-7 standards.

✅ No-Prep, Editable Format with built-in videos and fill-in-the-blank student notes.

This package includes the lesson (student and teacher versions of the presentation), two embedded videos, a 4-question auto-graded Exit Ticket, a Video Worksheet activity, and a student lesson handout as a document. The presentation is fun and applicable with many opportunities for inquiry-based learning and discussion.

In order, the lesson covers:

• Cell Energy
• Cell Energy = ATP
• Making Sugar in Photosynthesis
• Making Energy
• Photosynthesis and Cellular Respiration
• Mitochondria
• Cellular Respiration Application

Included in the lesson package is:

• The teacher version of the presentation
• The student version of the presentation
• 4-Question auto-graded Exit Ticket
• Two embedded videos
• Video Worksheet Activity
• Student lesson handout

The student version of the presentation contains multiple blanks that need to be filled in throughout the lesson. These blanks are conveniently underlined and bolded on the teacher copy. I have found this to be the most effective means of keeping my students engaged and active without having them write everything out. This also leaves more time for discussion and activities.

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