Energy for Life
Project: The Mighty Mitochondria
How does the anatomy of a mitochondria support its function?
The Site of ATP Production
Where does cellular respiration take place?
Teacher Note
This STEM project relates to cellular respiration and energy. As students build their models, they will gain a better understanding of where energy is produced within the mitochondrion. Their detailed labels will serve as a review of the organelle. This project should be done alone and as a take-home activity. Provide students with adequate time to complete their models.
Use the Internet and other resources to investigate the structures and functions of the mitochondria. Then construct a well-labeled model of this organelle, paying particular attention to the sites needed for ATP production. Be sure to include a model of ATP as part of your mitochondrion. Attach a detailed explanation of all the parts of your model.
Write a description of the materials you used, why you used them, and how they apply to the structure of the mitochondrion. Then explain how energy is produced within this organelle.
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