Cellular Energy Phenomena-Based Lesson: Cyanide Mitochondrial Inhibition Presentation | Biology | Grades 9–12

This is the student-facing slide presentation that introduces the phenomenon, walks the class through observations and driving questions, and frames the evidence students will use for the Phenomena-Based Lesson in the high school Biology (grades 9–12) chapter Cellular Energy, built around the phenomenon Cyanide Mitochondrial Inhibition. It is sold separately from the other two parts of the set.

Complete the set: Cellular Energy Phenomena-Based Lesson: Cyanide Mitochondrial Inhibition Teacher Discussion Guide; Cellular Energy Phenomena-Based Lesson: Cyanide Mitochondrial Inhibition Student Response Sheet. Scaffolded version: Cellular Energy Scaffolded Phenomena-Based Lesson: Cyanide Mitochondrial Inhibition Presentation.

Sections: NGSS Dimension; Specific Performance Expectation & Dimensional Alignment; Slides; Segment; Focus Activity & Instructional Goal; Anchoring Driving Question (student Sensemaking):; Teacher Script (read Aloud To Introduce Phenomenon):; Talk Move Category. Sample item: “• Tier 1 (Observation): Why was the venous blood of cyanide victims bright cherry-red instead of the typical dark deoxygenated red observed in normal human veins?”

What's inside: Student Slide Show (editable .pptx + PDF, 22 slides).

Standards: HS-PS1-5 — Apply scientific principles and evidence to provide an explanation about the effects of changing the temperature or the concentration of the reacting particles on the rate at which a reaction occurs. HS-LS1-1 — Construct an explanation based on evidence for how the structure of DNA determines the structure of proteins which carry out the essential functions of life through systems of specialized cells. HS-LS1-5 — Use a model to illustrate how photosynthesis transforms light energy into stored chemical energy. HS-LS1-7 — Use a model to illustrate that cellular respiration is a chemical process whereby the bonds of food molecules and oxygen molecules are broken and the bonds in new compounds are formed resulting in a net transfer of energy. HS-LS2-5 — Develop a model to illustrate the role of photosynthesis and cellular respiration in the cycling of carbon among the biosphere, atmosphere, hydrosphere, and geosphere.

Resource type: Phenomena-Based Lesson – Presentation. Format: editable Microsoft PowerPoint file plus a ready-to-print PDF.

Classroom use: Open with the phenomenon slide show, let students record ideas on the response sheet, and lead the discussion with the teacher guide. Built for high school Biology, grades 9–12.

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