Friday, September 19, 2025

1.7 Proteins (day 2)

 

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Today's Learning Objective(s):

-      Describe the structure and function proteins

Tasks:

 

 

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Errors in Protein Folding

You and your team will be assigned a genetic disorder. Then, create a digital poster on a single slide (see template) or other poster format (such as Canva). The audience of the poster is a patient in a medical office. Your poster should help them to understand the cause and impact of their disease.

 

Due Monday 9/22 start of class

 

Directions

Submit via Google Classroom

 

Lesson Review & Homework:

Errors in Protein Folding for Monday

1.7 MCQs

Study! Quiz Monday

Quizlet Macromolecules review flash cards

Upcoming Assessments

Monday, 9/22 QUIZ: Macromolecules

Friday, 9/26 TEST: Chemistry of Life (unit 1)


Thursday, September 18, 2025

1.7 Proteins (day 1)


 

Today's Learning Objective(s):

-      Describe the structure and function proteins

Tasks:

 

 

1

What is the 3D Structure of a Protein
You are to use the simulation to look at the structures with proteins.

 

Think about the answers to these questions:

·  How is the shape of proteins different than the other macromolecules?

·  What are the “parts” in the simulation?

·  What is the advantage of “beads” over “ball and stick atoms?”

 

Simulation (link)

 

2

Reading & Note-taking – Proteins
You are to complete the graphic organizer looking at the structure and function of proteins and their importance to living organisms.

 

Chapter 3.4 Proteins

Worksheet

3

Teacher Notes – Proteins
You should participate in the presentation on proteins answering the questions as well as adding them to your notes.

Notes to be made available after class on Google Classroom

4

Sequence Chain Folding Proteins & Modeling

You will create a sequence chain of events for the folding of proteins for your notes.

 

Worksheet

5

Errors in Protein Folding

You and your team will be assigned a genetic disorder. Then, create a digital poster on a single slide (see template) or other poster format (such as Canva). The audience of the poster is a patient in a medical office. Your poster should help them to understand the cause and impact of their disease.

 

Due Monday 9/22

 

Directions

Submit via Google Classroom

 

Lesson Review & Homework:

Errors in Protein Folding for Monday

Watch 1.7: Daily Video 1

Watch 1.7: Daily Video 2

Quizlet Macromolecules

Upcoming Assessments

Monday, 9/22 QUIZ: Macromolecules

Friday, 9/26 TEST: Chemistry of Life (unit 1)


Wednesday, September 17, 2025

1.6 Nucleic Acids

 

https://www.diffen.com/difference/DNA_vs_RNA
https://www.diffen.com/difference/DNA_vs_RNA

HOMEWORK DUE:
Checkpoint Carbohydrates

Today's Learning Objective(s):

-      Describe the structure and function of nucleic acids

Tasks:

 

 

1

Model of DNA
Let's look at a digital model of DNA.

 ·  Concord


2

Reading & Note-taking – Nucleic Acids
You are to complete the graphic organizer looking at the different types of nucleic acids and their importance to living organisms.

·  Chapter 3.5 Nucleic Acids

·  Worksheet



3

Teacher Notes – NAs

You should participate in the presentation on NAs answering the questions as well as adding them to your notes.

Notes to be made available after class on Google Classroom

4

Concept Map – Nucleic Acids

You are to create a concept map using the details you’ve learned about nucleic acids.

5

Review: Nucleic Acids

Complete the worksheet with prompts related to nucleic acids. Write/type your responses.

 ·   Assignment

 

Lesson Review & Homework:

Review: Nucleic Acids if not completed in class

Watch 1.6: Daily Video 1

Watch 1.6: Daily Video 2

1.6 MCQs

3.5 Textbook Resources

Quizlet Macromolecules

Upcoming Assessments

Monday, 9/22 QUIZ: Macromolecules

Friday, 9/26 TEST: Chemistry of Life (unit 1)

Tuesday, September 16, 2025

1.5 Lipids

 


Today's Learning Objective(s):

-      Describe the structure and function of lipids.

Tasks:

 

 

1

Modeling Glucose
You are given the molecular model kits. Create a glucose model.

2

Reading & Note-taking – Lipids
You are to complete the graphic organizer looking at the different types of lipids and their importance to living organisms.

Chapter 3.3 Lipids

 Worksheet


3

Teacher Notes – Lipid

You should participate in the presentation on lipids answering the questions as well as adding them to your notes.

Notes to be attached to agenda after class

4

Models > Triglyceride Dehydration Synthesis

You are to use craft materials in the room to create a model of triglyceride dehydration synthesis.

Directions


5

Check for Understanding – Lipids

You are to use the linked Google Form to show what you learned about lipids. Complete for homework if not completed in class. 

Google Form

 

Lesson Review & Homework:

Checkpoint: Carbohydrates (if not completed in class)

Check for Understanding –Lipids (if not completed)

1.5 MCQs 

Watch 1.5: Daily Video

3.3 Textbook Resources

 

Upcoming Assessments

Monday, 9/22 QUIZ: Macromolecules

Friday, 9/26 TEST: Chemistry of Life (unit 1)

Monday, September 15, 2025

1.4 Carbohydrates

 


Today's Learning Objective(s):

-      Describe the structure and function of carbohydrates.

Tasks:

 

 

1

What do you know about carbohydrates?
You are to complete the game to show what you currently know about carbohydrates. You will redo it at the end of class to show your progress.

 

Wayground (formerly Quizizz)

 

2

Reading & Note-taking – Carbohydrates
You are to complete the graphic organizer looking at the different types of carbohydrates and their importance to living organisms.

 Chapter 3.2 Carbohydrates

Worksheet

3

Teacher Notes – Carbohydrates

You should participate in the presentation on carbohydrates answering the questions as well as adding them to your notes.

Notes to be attached to agenda after class

4

Card Sorting Carbohydrates

 You are to use the cards provided to organize them into distinct categories. After, groups will show how they organized their cards.

 Card Sort Key to be added to Google Classroom agenda.

 

5

Checkpoint: Carbohydrates

 You are to complete the checkpoint questions for carbohydrates on Google Form. Finish as homework if not completed in class.

 Google Form

 

6

Retry What do you know about carbohydrates?

 You are to complete the game to show what you currently know about carbohydrates.

 Wayground (formerly Quizizz)

 

 

Lesson Review & Homework:

Checkpoint: Carbohydrates (if not completed in class)

1.4 MCQs 

Watch 1.4: Daily Video 1

Watch 1.4 Daily Video 2

3.2 Textbook  Resources


Upcoming Assessments

Monday, 9/22 QUIZ: Macromolecules

Friday, 9/26 TEST: Chemistry of Life (unit 1)