Nutrition
Chapter Name : Life Processes |
Sub Topic Code : 103_10_06_02_01 |
Topic Name : Nutrition |
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Sub Topic Name : How Do Living Things Get Their Food? |
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Introduction
Organisms require food as a source of energy
Pre-Requisites:
There are vital functions carried out in our body that are essentials of life process.
Activity:
Look for the nutrition chart of various organisms.
Real Life Question:
How are our energy needs met?
Key Words / FlashCards
| Key Words | Definitions (pref. in our own words) |
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| Enzymes | Bio-catalysts used to break down complex substances into simpler ones. |
Learning aids / Gadgets
| Gadgets | How it can be used |
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| Nutrition chart | To understand what kind of food is required by organisms. |
Places to visit :
Biology laboratory, visit the dietarian.
Practical examples around us
| Examples | Explainations |
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What you learn in Theory:
How living organism obtains their food?
What you learn in Practice:
What are the different ways used by organism to obtain their food?