An Inquiry- Based Learning Kit

In Biology SHS -
Active Transport

Learning Competency : Explain the transport mechanisms in cells

( Diffusion , Osmosis , Facilitated Transport , Active Transport )

Prepared by:
Tolosa, Genica L.

UNP- College of Teacher Education

BSEd Science IV
 EXPLORE CARD

Active Transport

Analyzing the Active Transport Processes !

Perform the experiment and Complete the table below

Objective:

Observe and Analyze how ATP energy is used to move substances across the
cell membrane from an area of lower concentration to an area of higher
concentration

Science Concepts:

1. Cell– are the basic building blocks of all living things.

2. Cell Membrane - also called the plasma membrane, is found in all cells
and separates the interior of the cell from the outside environment. The cell
membrane consists of a lipid bi layer that is semipermeable. The cell
membrane regulates the transport of materials entering and exiting the cell.

Procedure:

1. Analyze the flash cards ;

2. Record your data and observation by completing the table

3. Answer the Inquiry Questions

4. You are given 10 minutes to do the experiment

OBSERVATION TABLE

General Observations

Active Transport
 Sodium- Potassium Pump

EXPLAIN CARD

Active Transport

MAKING SENSE : Active Transport

Analyze the questions based from your observation and provide a
concise conclusion.

1. Based on your general observation ; what is active transport ?

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2. What type of energy is needed in order to move substances

against their concentration gradient ?
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3.How does sodium potassium pump works?

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CONCLUSION:
 ELABORATE CARD

Active Transport

THINK before you PICK !

Complete the statement by selecting the correct option in the box

Low Need
Does not need High
Equal Against
Down

1. Active transport is the movement of molecules from an area of

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concentration to an area of ____________________ concentration.

2. Active Transport moves materials _________________ the

concentration gradient .

3. Active transport _______________ energy .

Generalizations :

What is Active Transport ?

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How sodium potassium pump works ?

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EVALUATE CARD

Active Transport

Multiple Choice !
Instruction : Select the best answer of each question ; write your answer
before the number

Instruction: Select the best answer of each question. Write your answer before
the number

1. What of the following is the difference between active and passive

transport?
a.Active uses ATP (energy), and passive does not need energy.
b. Active does not need energy, and passive uses ATP (energy).
c.Active stores transport proteins, and passive releases. 
d. Active uses hormones, and passive does not.

2. The  difference  in the concentration of a substance from one location to

another is called

a . Diffusion
b. Concentration gradient.
c. Osmosis
d. Passive Transport
3. The sodium-potassium pump requires energy to move sodium and
potassium ions across the cell membrane.  Which of these describes the
process used by the sodium-potassium pump?

a. Osmosis
b.Diffusion
c. Active Transport.
d. Passive Transport

4. What is the function of the proteins in the cell membrane?.

a. Cellular Respiration
b. Cell Transport
c. Communication
d. Photosynthesis

5. Active transport moves molecules from a low concentration to a high

concentration.
a. True
b. Partly True
c. False

Its Time to Explain !

Instruction : Explain the statement below in a concise and brief answer : ( 10
points )

” Explain why nitrate ions are transported from soil into the root hair cell
by active transport and not by diffusion “

Criteria for Scoring

Content 50 %
Relevance 30 %
Neatness 20 %
TOTAL 100 %