Fundies+Chem+Basis+for+Life


 * Title:** //Fundamental Chemical Basis of Life (BioA.2)//
 * grade level:** 10
 * Subject Area:** //Fundamentals of Biology//
 * Designers**: Cinda Murray **frame**: 4 weeks

**Pennsylvania Assessment (Eligible Content): ** **BIO.A.2.1.1 ** Describe the unique properties of water and how these properties support life on Earth (e.g., freezing point, high specific heat, cohesion). 3.1.B.A8 3.1.B.A5 4.2.5.C
 * BIO.A.2.1 ** Describe how the unique properties of water support life on Earth.

**BIO.A.2.2 ** Describe and interpret relationships between  structure and function at various levels of biochemical organization (i.e., atoms, molecules, and macromolecules). **BIO.A.2.2.1 ** Explain how carbon is uniquely suited to form biological macromolecules. 3.1.B.A7 3.2.C.A2  **BIO.A.2.2.2 ** Describe how biological macromolecules form from monomers. 3.1.B.A7 3.1.B.A8 3.1.B.A2 3.1.C.A2 3.1.C.A7  **BIO.A.2.2.3 ** Compare the structure and function of carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, and nucleic acids in organisms. 3.1.B.A7 3.1.B.A2 3.1.C.A2 3.1.C.A7  This unit will examine the chemical basis for life. After examining cells in the previous unit, students will examine the nonliving components that make up life.
 * Theme / “Big Idea” **<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">:

**<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">Essential Questions **<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">: How do living and nonliving interact? What essential elements are found in all living things? Why is the statement “you are what you eat” true? What role does water play in living organisms? atom nucleus electron compound ionic bond ion covalent bond molecule cohesion adhesion mixture solution solute solvent pH scale acid base buffer macromolecule monomer polymer carbohydrate lipid nucleic acid nucleotide ribonucleic acid (RNA) deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) protein amino acid glucose sucrose unsaturated fat saturated fat cycle
 * Key Vocabulary:**

**<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">Performance Indicators / Objectives **<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">:
 * <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">Organize, record, graph, and analyze data
 * <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">Practice safe laboratory techniques
 * <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">Name, state symbols, and describe the basic "life" elements
 * <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">Calculate ones body composition of the elements of life and produce a pie graph displaying the % of overall body mass.
 * <span style="display: block; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">Recognize, classify, and label the different macromolecules based upon functional groups.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">Explain structure and function of the "macromolecules of life"
 * <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">List the types of foods considered "rich" in specific macromolecules- ie. pasta is rich in carbohydrates.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">Compare macromolecules in foods by calculating their energy content
 * <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">Perform biochemical tests to assess the macromolecule content of various foods qualitatively
 * <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">Explain properties of water and it's importance to the chemistry of life
 * <span style="display: block; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">Demonstrate water's unique properties

**<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">Performance tasks: ** <span style="display: block; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"> Graded notebooks- bell ringers, journal entries Lab activity- macromolecule ID Lab activity- Indicators for macromoleculesWorksheets- guided reading Quizzes Tests – written Homework **<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">Writing: **<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">Note-taking Summarizing / reflections Research paper Descriptive writing Lab reports **<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">Thinking: **<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">Analyzing Evaluating Compare / Contrast Synthesizing **<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">Speaking: ** <span style="display: block; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">Small group discussions Class discussions **<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">Reading: ** <span style="display: block; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">Graphic organizers <span style="display: block; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">Outlining / notetaking <span style="display: block; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">Popcorn read <span style="display: block; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">Reading software

<span style="display: block; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';"> Lecture & discussion Lab Activity Computer simulations <span style="display: block; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">VCR/DVD <span style="display: block; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">Smart board activities <span style="display: block; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">Guided practice <span style="display: block; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">Bell ringers <span style="display: block; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">Cooperative learning
 * <span style="display: block; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">Teaching strategies: **

<span style="display: block; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';"> Differentiated materials
 * <span style="display: block; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">Adaptations: **

<span style="display: block; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';"> What is the role of elements in living organisms? <span style="display: block; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">How is chemistry the basis for biology?
 * <span style="display: block; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">Open ended Question: **