RESPIRATION

Starter: True or false?

1. Humans need glucose so they can respire.

2. Humans require proteins in their diet for energy.

3. Starch is broken down in smaller molecules called glucose.

4. We breathe oxygen out and carbon dioxide in.

TRUE

TRUE

FALSE

FALSE

JOBS IN SCIENCE

• Science is a really important subject for many jobs in society.

• People who work in science are crucial to helping British athletes achieve in their individual sports.

IN GROUPS OF THREE…

• Sort out the cards you have on you desk.

• You are given the name of a job and you need to match that to the description.

Sports Scientist

Engineer

Dietician

Doctor (General practioner)

Physiotherapist

Drug Tester (Scientist)

This person ensures that athletes are not cheating. They test athlete’s urine and blood to ensure they are not taking drugs.

This person helps maintain the general health of the athlete.

This person gives advice about what the athlete should be eating to keep them in top conditionand have enough energy

This person designs equipment for the athlete to help them improve. E.g. swimming suits tohelp become more streamline.

This person monitors the performance of an athlete.They use different types of machines to measure the performance levels of athletes. They can use this data to design ways to help the athlete improve.

This person treats an athlete’s injuries and also helps prevent them from occurring. They also advise athletes on their training to help strengthenimportant muscles

We require carbohydrate for energy. But how do we make

this energy?

RESPIRATION!!

Oxygen + Glucose Carbon Dioxide + water (+ ENERGY!)

REACTANTS PRODUCTS

RESPIRATION

Yeast and Respiration

• All living cells respire including yeast.

Do I understand?

• Carbohydrates are digested to produce glucose for respiration.

• All living cells respire including yeast.

• A dietician can help an athlete eat an adequate diet to help them perform better.

• We need oxygen in order to respire aerobically.