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Life requires energy, for without it, you will die! Learners watch a video to see how organisms use free energy, gain knowledge about Gibbs free energy, and observe how free energy plays a role in both photosynthesis and cellular respiration.
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Adaptable
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Adaptable
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Instructional Ideas
- Briefly review potential and kinetic energy in a system and where these are highest/lowest
- Preview the video and determine stopping points to ask pairs of learners questions
Classroom Considerations
- Requires a computer, projection system, and access to the Internet
- Video seems appropriate for upper-level high schoolers and even college-age learners
- Part four in a series of 37
Pros
- Video explains Gibbs free energy thoroughly
- Visuals are simple and aid in learning about free energy
Cons
- Video does not seem appropriate for low-level learners or those without deep background knowledge in photosynthesis and cellular respiration