Ooh, this is a scary topic for many students as they are overwhelmed with cycles and energy
transfers and big biology words in general. This song covers the basics in a fun way....even
covers ADP -ATP aerobic and fermentation. In this way we can all breathe easier. In fact the
worksheet asks: why is it true that all living things undergo respiration but not all living
things "breathe'? How are they different?
Hey, teachers.... you say you can't sing.... well do it as a chant... say a line and have the
kids repeat it. You'll probably have some kids want to RAP it...
Respiration
Don't you laugh and don't you cry,
Let's give respiration a try.
It's really quite an amazing process...
mirroring photosynthesis.
People think its merely breathing...
It's more about energy releasing....
RESPIRATION
The food goes in and wastes come out,
It's the in between that we're concerned about.
The sugar glucose gets broken down,
Enzymes are needed and energy found.
ADP to ATP,
Starts with 2 phosphates and then becomes 3.
In this way we store energy,
Used in all body activities...
RESPIRATION.
With O2 more energy's released.
Some don't use O2 like the yeast.
What's the difference you may ask?
With O2 more energy for each task.
Like when your muscles cramp again,
It's a signal your out of oxygen...
RESPIRATION.
CO2 is the gas that is produced,
In photosynthesis this gets used.
Water is also made to go,
You might say it is in the flow.
Thus food is transformed into energy,
Can you describe this process of chemistry?
RESPIRATION...
Ooh, this is a scary topic for many students as they are overwhelmed with cycles and energy
transfers and big biology words in general. This song covers the basics in a fun way....even
covers ADP -ATP aerobic and fermentation. In this way we can all breathe easier. In fact the
worksheet asks: why is it true that all living things undergo respiration but not all living
things "breathe'? How are they different?