Nature's Energy Conversions
What is the chemical equation for photosynthesis?
Label the reactants and the products.
Reactants: Carbon dioxide + Water + Sun's energy
--> Products: Glucose + oxygen
Who has a higher metabolism, Sarah (10 years old) or Alex (60 years old)?
Sarah
What is an example of a saturated fat?
Hamburger, lamb, pork, bacon (High in animal fats)
What is the main source of energy for your body
Carbohydrates
What does the N in NBA stand for?
National
Where does photosynthesis occur?
Chloroplasts
What is a consumer?
Producer: Organism that makes its own food
Consumer: Organism that eats producers and consumers
Where do saturated fats come from?
Where do unsaturated fats come from?
Animal fats
Vegetable oils
What does our body store in the liver and muscles
Glycogen
What is Ms. MacKenzie's favourite animal?
Turtle
Where does cellular respiration occur in plants?
Mitochondria
What percent of energy in one level is transferred to the next level?
10%
How do our bodies maintain homeostasis? (3)
1. Shivering
2. Perspiration (sweating)
3. Blood vessels
What does fat do for our bodies? (2)
1. First, it acts as insulin to keep your body warm
2. Stores lots of energy
How many Harry Potter movies are there?
8 movies, but 7 books
What is the chemical equation for cellular respiration?
Label the reactants and the products.
Reactants: glucose + oxygen
Products: Carbon dioxide + water + energy (ATP)
Every day after school, Julia goes for a run and Adam sits on the couch. Who has a higher metabolic rate?
Julia
Define Homeostasis
Our body regulating itself
What does protein do?
Build and repair body tissue
What position does Ms. MacKenzie play in volleyball?
Setter
Do animals perform photosythesis?
No
Name the factors that affect metabolism (5)
age, time of day, exercise, level of fitness, genetics
Create a meal that has carbohydrates, fats, and Protein.
Carbohydrates: Bread, pasta, rice, fruit, vegetables
Fats: Butter, oil, nuts, cheese, avocado
Proteins: Meat, eggs, beans, lentils, tofu
List in order the energy sources the body seeks out when it needs energy, starting with the source the body goes to first
Carbohydrates, Fats, Protein
What movie did Ms. MacKenzie watch most recently?
Super Mario Bros. Galaxy