Food As Energy – TSP
GRADE 7 : LIFE SCIENCE
Total Unit Running Time: 30-40* minutes
FIELD TRIP: 1031 Fitness, IA
Running Time: 9:46
NGSS: MS-LS1-7
VictoryVR Host, Steve Grubbs goes into the bowels of a gym to perform an experiment on two athletes. The point is to demonstrate the effects of food on the human body, in particular, muscle-building. Comparing two similar athletes and workouts, along with the food variables (chocolate milk vs. sports drink) these athletes are put to the test! Tune in to see how these common beverages affect our bodies when used as an energy source.
INTERACTIVE EXPERIENCE : Boulder Roll
Running Time: Self-paced*
Learners stand atop a snowy peak on the VictoryVR Mountain as ogres charge up toward them. By rolling boulders down the hill, the ogres are vanquished, allowing students to earn more time to
THEATER 1 : Cellular Respiration
Running Time: 6:51
NGSS: MS-LS3-1, MS-LS4-5
Topics Covered
- Cellular respiration process
- Mitochondria, ATP, pyruvate, glycolysis, and Krebs cycle detailed
Assessment Answer Key & Critical Thinking Skills
- A (BT1–knowledge)
- B (BT2–comprehension)
- C (BT1–knowledge)
- A (BT2–comprehension)
- D (BT3–application)
THEATER 2: Human Digestion
Running Time: 6:12
NGSS: MS-LS1-7
Topics Covered
- Digestive stages and process
- How food becomes useful to the body
Assessment Answer Key & Critical Thinking Skills
- C (BT1–knowledge)
- D (BT2–comprehension)
- D (BT1–knowledge)
- B (BT2–comprehension)
- D (BT6–evaluation)
TEACHER DEMO : Feasting with Wendy
Running Time: 4:30
NGSS: MS-LS1-6, MS-LS2-2, MS-LS2-3
Topics Covered
- Food web relationships; energy transfer
- Hunting behavior of apex predators (lions)
- Giraffe physical characteristics and diet
Assessment Answer Key & Critical Thinking Skills
- A (BT1–knowledge)
- D (BT2–comprehension)
- C (BT2–comprehension)
- B (BT3–application)
- A (BT6–evaluation)
Science Standards
NGSS: MS-LS1-6, MS-LS1-7, MS-LS2-2, MS-LS2-3; TEKS: 7(b.2.A), 7(b.2.E), 7(b.3.A), 7(b.5.B), 7(b.5.C), 7(b.6.B), 7(b.6.C), 7(b.7.B), 7(b.10.A), 7(b.12.B), 7(b.12.E), 7(b.12.F); CPALMS: SC.7.N.1.1, SC.7.N.1.5, SC.7.P.11.2, SC.7.P.11.3, SC.7.L.17.1, SC.7.L.17.2, SC.7.L.17.3SC.7.L.16.3, SC.7.L.16.4, SC.7.N.1.5, SC.7.N.2.1