An acrostic is a poem that is written using a word in a vertical fashion. You then write a sentence that starts with the letter and is relevant to the vocabulary word you are using.
Example for CELL:
Cytoplasm fills the inside
Energy is made in the mitochondria
Lysosomes break down waste
Lipids are part of the membrane
You will do two Acrostic poems for PHOTOSYNTHESIS and RESPIRATION (you can skip cellular)
Each descriptive phrase chosen must begin with the one of the letters from the vocabulary word
Each descriptive phrase chose must be related to the vocabulary word
Photosynthesis:
Plants use sunlight to convert carbon dioxide into oxygen
H2O is split to provide electrons for the process
Oxygen is released as a byproduct
The Calvin cycle uses ATP to produce glucose
Energy is stored in the form of carbohydrates
Sunlight is captured by chlorophyll
Is essential for plants to survive
Sugars are produced as a source of energy
Respiration:
Releases energy stored in glucose molecules
Energy is produced in the form of ATP
Sugar is broken down into carbon dioxide and water
Plays a vital role in cellular metabolism
Initiates the breakdown of organic molecules
Rapid respiration occurs during exercise
Air is drawn into the lungs and oxygen is transported to cells
The mitochondria is the site of cellular respiration
Is essential for all living organisms.