Honors

Biochemistry Unit

Content Standard:

SB1: Analyze the nature of the relationships between structures and functions in living cells.

Content Elements:

  • Explain the impact of water on life processes (i.e., osmosis, diffusion).

  • Identify the functions of the four major macromolecules of life.

  • Explain how enzymes function as catalysts.

Day 1: Mon, September 14

Class Activity: Review Test - Ecology; Discussion: Basic Chemistry of Life & Properties of Water
Homework: Read Section 2.1 & 2.2; complete study guide
Day 2: Tues, September 15

Class Activity:  Lab: Occurrence of Water in Living Things
Homework: Finish Reading
Day 3: Wed, September 16 (early release day)

Class Activity:  Lab: Sticky Water
Homework:  Finish Labs (due tomorrow)
Day 4: Thu, September 17

Class Activity: Video/Discussion: Biology of Water
Homework:  Read Chapter 2.3 & do study guide (due tomorrow)
Day 5: Fri, September 18

Class Activity: Discussion: Macromolecules
Homework: Virtual Lab: Calorimetry  (due Monday)
Day 6:Mon, September 21

Class Activity:  Finish Discussion on macromolecules; Lab: Biochemistry & Food Testing
Homework:  Read Section 2.4; complete study guide
Day 7: Tue, September 22

Class Activity: Finish Lab: Biochemistry & Food Testing;  Discussion: Enzymes & Chemical Reactions
Homework:  Read Section 2.5; complete study guide
Day 8: Wed, September 23

Class Activity:  Lab: Enzyme Activity
Homework:  Summarize Labs
Day 9: Thu, September 24
Class Activity:  Finish Lab; Review/Wrap-up Unit
Homework:  Study
Day 10: Fri, September 25
Class Activity:  Test: Biochemistry
Homework:  Read Section 3-1
 
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