Chem+basis+of+life

**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
 * Title:** //Chemical Basis of Life (BioA.2)//
 * grade level:** 10
 * Subject Area:** //Accelerated Biology//
 * Designers**: Cinda Murray **frame**: 4 weeks
 * 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. <span style="font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">3.1.B.A7 3.1.B.A2 3.1.C.A2 3.1.C.A7 <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">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.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">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';">: <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">How do living and nonliving interact? <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">What essential elements are found in all living things? <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">Why is the statement “you are what you eat” true? <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">What role does water play in living organisms? atom nucleus electron isotope compound ionic bond ion covalent bond molecule van der Waals forces single bond double bond triple bond cohesion adhesion mixture solution solute solvent suspension pH scale acid base buffer macromolecule monomer polymer carbohydrate monosaccharide disaccharide polysaccaride lipid nucleic acid nucleotide ribonucleic acid (RNA) deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) protein amino acid peptide bond glucose sucrose fatty acid glycerol unsaturated saturated 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="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">Graded notebooks- bell ringers, journal entries <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">Lab activity- macromolecule ID  <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">Lab activity- Indicators for macromolecules  <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">Worksheets- guided reading  <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">Quizzes  <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">Tests – written  <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">Homework **<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">Writing: ** <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">Note-taking <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">Summarizing / reflections  <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">Research paper  <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">Descriptive writing  <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">Lab reports **<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">Thinking: ** <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">Analyzing <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">Evaluating  <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">Compare / Contrast  <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">Synthesizing **<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">Speaking: ** <span style="display: block; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">Small group discussions <span style="display: block; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">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';">Foldables <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';">Teaching strategies: <span style="display: block; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">Lecture & discussion <span style="display: block; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">Lab Activity <span style="display: block; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">Computer simulations <span style="display: block; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">VCR/DVD <span style="display: block; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">Smart board <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';">Adaptations: <span style="display: block; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">Differentiated materials

<span style="display: block; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">Open ended Question: <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?