Honors Biology Schedule of Science of Life

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Schedule Dates	State Standards / Objectives	Instructional Activities
Oct 8 Mon block day	Students will know most macromolecules (polysaccharides, nucleic acids, proteins, lipids) in cells and organisms are synthesized from a small collection of simple precursors.	1) Vocabulary Quiz over Ch 19 & 20, 18, & 1 2) World's greatest predator video clip 3) Students ask question about Ecology Test Study Guide
Oct 10 Wed Min Day	Students will know stability in an ecosystem is a balance between competing effects.	1) Homework: vocab & cues for ch 3 2) Test over Ecology Unit Ch 18, 19, 20 (study guide)
Oct 12 Fri block day	Students will know most macromolecules (polysaccharides, nucleic acids, proteins, lipids) in cells and organisms are synthesized from a small collection of simple precursors.	1) Atomic structure and covalent bonding 2) Making molecules out of C, H, O, & N 3) "Sweet Talk" lecture on carbohydrates (monosaccharides, disaccharides, & polysaccharides) 4) Organic compounds lab: testing for monosaccharides & starch Homework: Detailed Outline of Ch 3 Section 2
Oct 15 Mon 1-6 day	Students will know most macromolecules (polysaccharides, nucleic acids, proteins, lipids) in cells and organisms are synthesized from a small collection of simple precursors.	1) Lipids discussion 2) Testing for lipids & carbs
Oct 17 Wed block day	Students will know enzymes are proteins that catalyze biochemical reactions without altering the reaction equilibrium and the activities of enzymes depend on the temperature, ionic conditions, and pH of the surroundings.	1) Nucleic Acids coding for Proteins & Enzymes discussion 2) Coding for insulin (worksheet) 3) Lab: Effects of ____ on enzyme activity levels. 4) Homework: Ch 3 Sect 2 Study Guide
Oct 19 Fri		1) Ch 3 Sect 2 Study Guide Due 2) Loop activity for biochemistry knowledge 3) Finish "Effects of Temp and pH on Enzyme Activity" lab Homework: study for Monday's vocabulary test (15 words from Ch 3; 5 words from CH 19 & 20; 5 words from Ch 18; & 5 words from Ch 1) Take practice vocabulary test at Quia (please log in)