1. Biology Unit 1 Introduction & Methods of Science Day 1 Homework: FILL OUT CONTACT INFO ON MY BLOG!!!! Agenda: Introduction/EQ Syllabus & Safety My Blog/Online Book/Contact Form Learning Style Inventory Intro to Science & Characteristics of Life Notes/Activity Identifying Variables Georgia Performance Standards SCSh1. Students will evaluate the importance of curiosity, honesty, openness, and skepticism in science. SCSh2. Students will use standard safety practices for all classroom laboratory and field investigations. SCSh3 Students will identify and investigate problems scientifically. SCSh5. Students will demonstrate the computation and estimation skills necessary for analyzing data and developing reasonable scientific explanations. SCSh6. Students will communicate scientific investigations and information clearly. SCSh7. Students analyze how scientific knowledge is developed. SCSh8. Students will understand important features of the process of scientific inquiry. SCSh9. Students will enhance reading in all curriculum areas EQ: What are the 8 characteristics of life?

2. Biology Unit 1 Biochemistry Day 2 Agenda: Self Check: Variables Variable Practice Begin Biochemistry Notes Penny Activity Schedule Review Start Water Stories Georgia Performance Standards SB1. Students will analyze the nature of the relationships between structures and functions in living cells. b. Explain how enzymes function as catalysts. c. Identify the function of the four major macromolecules (i.e., carbohydrates, proteins, lipids, nucleic acids). d. Explain the impact of water on life processes (i.e., osmosis, diffusion). SCSh6. Students will communicate scientific investigations and information clearly. SCSh6a. Write clear, coherent laboratory reports related to scientific investigations. EQ: What is the difference between atomic number and mass number? Homework: FILL OUT CONTACT INFO ON MY BLOG!!!!

3. 10 Minute Self Check 1. With your partner, describe an independent variable. Which axis does it go on if graphing? 2. With your partner, describe a dependent variable. Which axis does it go on if graphing? 3. Do the Simpsons Variable worksheet with the person at your desk, your partner.

4. Biology Unit 1 Biochemistry Day 3 Agenda: SIT AT TABLE WITH YOUR PAINT CHIP COLOR 2 minute Self-Check Macromolecule Inquiry & Notes Real-Talk (Study Guide) Work on Water Stories Georgia Performance Standards SB1. Students will analyze the nature of the relationships between structures and functions in living cells. d. Explain the impact of water on life processes. SCSh2. Students will use standard safety practices for all classroom laboratory and field investigations. EQ: What is a macromolecule?

5. Biology Unit 1 Biochemistry Day 4 Homework: Make sure you have Filled out contact info On my blog!!!!!! Agenda: Find your name: This is your seat for now Macromolecule Self Check: 1 Minute Learn about Enzymes Enzyme Skits Work on Concept Maps  Pgs. 1, 2, 6 due on MONDAY 1/14 Georgia Performance Standards SB1. Students will analyze the nature of the relationships between structures and functions in living cells. c. Identify the function of the four major macromolecules (i.e., carbohydrates, proteins, lipids, nucleic acids). SCSh2. Students will use standard safety practices for all classroom laboratory and field investigations. SCSh4. Students use tools and instruments for observing, measuring, and manipulating scientific equipment and materials. EQ: What are macromolecules?

6. H NCCO H H R O H “R”EST OF MOLECULE 1.Name this macromolecule… 2. What is the monomer?

7. CH 2 OH H OH H H H O H 3. Name this macromolecule… 4. What is the monomer?

8. HOC O C C CC C C C HH H H H H H H H H H H H H H 5. Name this macromolecule… 6. What is the monomer?

9. OH HOPO O CH 2 H O H H H H OH Nitrogen Containing Base 7. Name this macromolecule… 8. What is the monomer?

10. Answers… 1. Protein 2. Amino acids 3. Carbohydrate 4. Glucose 5. Lipid 6. Fatty acids 7. Nucleic acid 8. Nucleotide

11. Biology Unit 1 Biochemistry Day 5 Agenda: Review Enzymes Share H 2 0 Stories Pg. 176 #’s 22-24 in textbook Finish Enzyme Skits & Present Enzyme Assessment Work on Concept Maps: 1,2,3,6 Due Tomorrow Georgia Performance Standards SB1. Students will analyze the nature of the relationships between structures and functions in living cells. b. Explain how enzymes function as catalysts. SCSh3. Students will identify and investigate problems scientifically. SCSh5. Students will demonstrate the computation and estimation skills necessary for analyzing data and developing reasonable scientific explanations. EQ: What are enzymes?

12. 1 Minute: Self-check ATOM Add or subtract a proton Add or subtract a neutron Add or subtract an electron Add or subtract Another atom Word Bank: New Element Ion Isotope molecule

13. Biology Unit 1 Biochemistry Day 6 Agenda: Turn-in Concept Maps Notes on Chemical reactions, mixtures, & pH Online pH Lab: Room 1111 Macromolecules WS: Due Tomorrow (for accuracy) Concept Maps 3 & 5 due Thursday 1/17 Georgia Performance Standards SB1. Students will analyze the nature of the relationships between structures and functions in living cells. b. Explain how enzymes function as catalysts. c. Identify the function of the four major macromolecules (i.e., carbohydrates, proteins, lipids, nucleic acids). EQ: What are the types of chemical reactions? STUDY VOCAB ON QUIZLET !!!!!

14. Biology Unit 1 Biochemistry Day 7 Agenda: Turn-in Macromolecules WS from yesterday pH 2 Min Self-Check Differentiated Activities Enzyme Water Properties Developing an Experiment Assignment Last 2 Concept Maps: Due Thursday Go over “What’s on the quiz tomorrow??” Georgia Performance Standards SB1. Students will analyze the nature of the relationships between structures and functions in living cells. b. Explain how enzymes function as catalysts. c. Identify the function of the four major macromolecules (i.e., carbohydrates, proteins, lipids, nucleic acids). EQ: What type of bonds hold the 2 strands of DNA together?

15. 1. What do acids release in water? 2. What do bases release in water? 3. What do 1 Hydroxide ion (OH-) and 1 Hydrogen ion (H+) make when combined? 4. What molecule concentration does pH measure? 2 minute self check

16. Biology Unit 1 Biochemistry Day 8 Agenda: Find your name & the # on board…this is your new seat Turn-in Concept Maps Go over Macromolecules WS Study 5 Minutes Silently for quiz Macromolecule Quiz Graphing Worksheet: Due Friday 1/18 Is it Alive? Assignment: Due Friday 1/18 Measuring using Metrics Activity Georgia Performance Standards SB1. Students will analyze the nature of the relationships between structures and functions in living cells. b. Explain how enzymes function as catalysts. c. Identify the function of the four major macromolecules (i.e., carbohydrates, proteins, lipids, nucleic acids). EQ: What are the monomers of the 4 macromolecules?

17. EQ: What is biochemistry? Biology Unit 1 Biochemistry Day 9 Georgia Performance Standards SB1. Students will analyze the nature of the relationships between structures and functions in living cells. b. Explain how enzymes function as catalysts. c. Identify the function of the four major macromolecules (i.e., carbohydrates, proteins, lipids, nucleic acids). d. Explain the impact of water on life processes (i.e., osmosis, diffusion). SCSh5. Students will demonstrate the computation and estimation skills necessary for analyzing data and developing reasonable scientific explanations. Agenda: Macromolecule Virtual Lab Check concept map answers Go over Macromolecule Quiz Go over graphs from yesterday What do you need help with still? Continue to work on study guides Homework: Study for Test Wednesday !

18. EQ: What is biochemistry? Biology Unit 1 Biochemistry Day 10 Georgia Performance Standards SB1. Students will analyze the nature of the relationships between structures and functions in living cells. b. Explain how enzymes function as catalysts. c. Identify the function of the four major macromolecules (i.e., carbohydrates, proteins, lipids, nucleic acids). d. Explain the impact of water on life processes (i.e., osmosis, diffusion). SCSh5. Students will demonstrate the computation and estimation skills necessary for analyzing data and developing reasonable scientific explanations. Agenda: Station Rotation: 2 min per station Review Game Last Minute Questions about material USA Test Prep Games (SEE BOARD) Continue to work on study guides Don’t forget about resources on my blog To help you study for the test!!! Homework: Study for Test TOMORROW !

19. Biology Unit 1 Biochemistry Day 11 Georgia Performance Standards SB1. Students will analyze the nature of the relationships between structures and functions in living cells. b. Explain how enzymes function as catalysts. c. Identify the function of the four major macromolecules (i.e., carbohydrates, proteins, lipids, nucleic acids). d. Explain the impact of water on life processes (i.e., osmosis, diffusion). SCSh5. Students will demonstrate the computation and estimation skills necessary for analyzing data and developing reasonable scientific explanations. Agenda: Study 10 minutes silently Unit 1 Test Unit 2 Assignment SEE BOARD Cell Book Project Information Homework: Begin working on Cell Book!