CAGIS Virtual – Respiration Exploration – Ages 7 to 12

Did you know that the cellular process that keeps us alive when we hold our breath is the same process microbes use to survive in oxygen-deficient environments? Our cells generate energy via anaerobic respiration when we don’t have enough oxygen in our muscles, keeping us alive when we hold our breath briefly or exercise! Join us as we dive into how our bodies convert sugar to energy, with or without oxygen! Experiment with yeast to watch respiration in action, and use playdough to explore the molecular transformations that keep us moving!