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Lesson Plan
Grade: Date: 17/01/2026
Subject: Biology
Lesson Topic: state that cells use ATP from respiration for energy-requiring processes
Learning Objective/s:
  • Describe the role of ATP as the energy currency in cellular processes.
  • Explain how cellular respiration generates ATP.
  • Identify at least three cellular activities that require ATP.
  • Analyse how ATP hydrolysis drives active transport and other energy‑requiring mechanisms.
Materials Needed:
  • Projector or interactive whiteboard
  • PowerPoint slides summarising respiration and ATP usage
  • Handout with key terms and summary table
  • Diagram of cellular respiration (printed or digital)
  • Worksheets with short‑answer questions
  • Markers and flip chart for brainstorming
 Introduction:
Begin with a quick video clip showing a muscle contracting, prompting students to consider what fuels such movement.
Review prior learning about the cell as the basic unit of life and recall that glucose is broken down for energy.
State that by the end of the lesson they will be able to explain how ATP from respiration powers energy‑requiring processes.
Lesson Structure:
  1. Do‑now (5'): Write down any cellular activities they think need energy; share examples. (Check prior knowledge)
  2. Mini‑lecture (10'): Explain ATP structure and the link between respiration and ATP production, using the diagram. (Concept introduction)
  3. Guided activity (12'): In pairs, label a flowchart of glycolysis, Krebs cycle, and ETC with ATP yields; discuss why most ATP comes from oxidative phosphorylation. (Application)
  4. Case study discussion (10'): Analyse the sample exam question on glucose active transport, identifying how ATP‑generated proton gradients enable the process. (Higher‑order thinking)
  5. Quick quiz (8'): 5 multiple‑choice questions via Kahoot to check understanding of ATP’s role. (Formative assessment)
Conclusion:
Summarise that ATP generated in cellular respiration is the direct energy source for active transport, macromolecule synthesis, and muscle contraction.
Ask students to write one real‑world example of an ATP‑driven process on an exit ticket.
For homework, assign a short worksheet to compare aerobic and anaerobic respiration yields.