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Lesson Plan
Grade: Date: 25/02/2026
Subject: Biology
Lesson Topic: State where each of the four stages in aerobic respiration occurs in eukaryotic cells: glycolysis in the cytoplasm, link reaction in the mitochondrial matrix, Krebs cycle in the mitochondrial matrix, oxidative phosphorylation on the inner membrane of
Learning Objective/s:
  • Describe the cellular location of each stage of aerobic respiration in eukaryotic cells.
  • Explain the main inputs and outputs of glycolysis, the link reaction, the Krebs cycle, and oxidative phosphorylation.
  • Compare the functions of the mitochondrial matrix and the inner mitochondrial membrane in ATP production.
  • Apply knowledge by correctly labeling a diagram of the four respiration stages.
Materials Needed:
  • Projector and screen
  • PowerPoint/Google Slides presentation
  • Printed worksheet with a blank mitochondrion diagram
  • Whiteboard and markers
  • Interactive quiz platform (Kahoot/Quizizz)
 Introduction:

Begin with a quick question: “Where does the cell make most of its ATP?” Connect to students’ prior knowledge that glycolysis occurs in the cytoplasm. Explain that today they will be able to state the exact cellular compartment for each of the four aerobic respiration stages.
Lesson Structure:
  1. Do‑now (5') – short quiz on the location of glycolysis.
  2. Mini‑lecture with slides (10') – overview of the four stages and their cellular locations.
  3. Interactive diagram activity (12') – students label a printed mitochondrion diagram with the four stages.
  4. Guided practice (10') – fill‑in a table of inputs, outputs, and locations for each stage.
  5. Concept check (8') – Kahoot/exit‑ticket matching stage to location.
  6. Summary & questions (5') – recap key points and clarify any misconceptions.
Conclusion:

Review the four locations and ask a few students to verbally summarize each stage. Collect the exit ticket that asks learners to write the location of one stage of their choice. For homework, assign the worksheet that requires completing a detailed flow‑chart of aerobic respiration.