Lesson 2: Bioenergetics and Muscle Work
Duration of Days: 4
Lesson Objective
Students analyze ATP use and muscle fatigue.
How is energy used in movement
Why fatigue happens
ATP, aerobic respiration, anaerobic glycolysis
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Graph interpretation
Analyze energy systems
Connect to fatigue
DOK 3
Exercise and nutrition
Lactic acid causes soreness
Choice assignments
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1siFIsOAs45CxuUlyJt9dNRdT70eTva14fJMeE1qXHPk/edit?tab=t.0
Data Analysis Lab on muscle fatigue and energy depletion
Skills Assessed
- Graph interpretation
- Data analysis
- Identifying trends and patterns
- Applying scientific reasoning
- Connecting evidence to biological explanations
Content Assessed
- ATP production and usage
- Aerobic respiration
- Anaerobic glycolysis
- Creatine phosphate system
- Oxygen debt
- Causes of muscle fatigue