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Biology (GEN) 513
Unit 2 Gen-Biochemistry

TIME FRAME: 1.5 weeks
GRADE: 10
CONTACT:

         MAP LEVEL:
07.0 SCIENCE

07.0.3.91 07.0.4.9.6 -- Students will know that cells function in a narrow range of physical conditions, such as temperature and pH, to carry out life functions that help them maintain themselves (homeostasis)

07.0.4.9.9 -- Students will understand that the matter making up living things is the same matter found in the physical world.

07.0 SCIENCE

07.0.11.9.1 -- Students will describe the nature of atoms and how atoms combine to form molecules

07.0.11.9.2 -- Students will explain how the chemical and physical properties of substances are related to their atomic and molecular structures

07.0.11.9.4 -- Students will use chemical formulas and equations to obtain and communicate information about chemical changes



What is the composition and arrangement of atomic components?
What are the different chemical associations among atoms and molecules and their properties?
What is meant by pH and how does it affect the life process?
What are the major catagories of organic molecules and their role in living systems?
In what way do enzymes facilitate chemical reactions?
How do the foods we eat relate to our need for organic molecules.




1. Matter and its forms
2. Composition and organization of the atom
3. Chemical reaction
4. Bonding, Ionic and Covalent
5. pH
6. Organic molecules: carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, and nucleic acids
a. structure
b. function
7. Relate nutrition to organic molecules used for life processes



Students in Biology will develop the ability to:
1. Describe and illustrate atomic structure,
2. Relate atomic structure to its reactivity,
3. Describe the formation of covalent and ionic bonds,
4. Compare and contrast covalent and ionic bonds,
6. Qualitatively determine pH and its relevence to living systems,
7. Describe both structure and function of the major classes of organic molecules.



1. The use of pH indicators, paper, and probes
2. The use of molecular model kits for constructing organic and inorganic molecules
3. Read and assess nutritional labels.



Objective/Subjective testing (30-40: 70-60 percent ratio)
Laboratory experiences:
Biochemical ID
pH and Buffering (techniques for measure including CBL's)
Cooperative activities involving molecular structure and bonding
Class discussions