Exploring Metabolism in Amplify Science

What role do students assume in the Metabolism Unit?

• Teachers

• Scientists

• Medical students

• Doctors

What is the main task for students in the Metabolism Unit?

• To create a new diet plan

• To diagnose a patient named Elisa

• To study the microbiome

• To learn about different body systems

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS1-3

What is the primary method students use to gather information in the unit?

• Watching videos

• Reading textbooks

• Leveraging multiple modalities

• Conducting interviews

What do students do at the end of Chapter 1?

• Read patient stories

• Explain why Elisa's cells need molecules from food and air

• Diagnose Elisa with diabetes

• Conduct a science seminar

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-7

What is a key evidence source in Chapter 1?

• Hands-on investigation

• Science seminar

• Unit simulation

• Patient stories

What do students investigate in Chapter 2?

• The effect of different diets

• How body systems deliver molecules to cells

• The role of oxygen in the body

• How cells release energy

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS1-7

What is a key evidence source in Chapter 2?

• Unit simulation

• Patient stories

• Hands-on investigation

• Science seminar

What do students learn about in Chapter 3?

• The role of amino acids

• Cellular respiration and energy release

• Different medical conditions

• The effect of blood doping

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS1-6

NGSS.HS-LS1-7

What is the focus of the science seminar in Chapter 4?

• Debating legal and illegal training techniques

• Discussing patient stories

• Diagnosing Elisa

• Exploring different diets

What is the final task for students in Chapter 3?

• Conduct a hands-on investigation

• Participate in a science seminar

• Diagnose Elisa with diabetes

• Formulate a causal explanation for Elisa's tiredness

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS1-3