Friday, September 26, 2025

Test: Chemistry of Life

 


 

 

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Test: Chemistry of Life

Part A. MCQs

#1-20

-   Write your name on the test packet

-   Write on the test packet

o   Process of elimination

o   Sketch, draw, and/or notes on the margins

-   Use the Scantron Sheet

o   Items 1-20 and bubble a → d

o   Make no stray marks

Part B. FRQs

-   Use the booklet to write your responses in the spaces provided

-   Follow the directions as provided

 

 

Thursday, September 25, 2025

Unit 1 Review & Setting Up Science Experiment - Gone Bananas

 


Today's Learning Objective(s):

  • Explain how the properties of water that result from its polarity and hydrogen bonding affect its biological function.
  • Describe the composition of macromolecules required by living organisms.
  • Describe the properties of the monomers and the type of bonds that connect the monomers in biological macromolecules.
  • Describe the structure and function of carbohydrates.
  • Describe the structure and function of lipids.
  • Describe the structure and  function of proteins.
  • Describe the structure and function of DNA and RNA.
  • Describe the structural similarities and differences between DNA and RNA.

Tasks:

 

 

1

Gimkit Review

Let’s try some sample items from Unit 1 Chemistry of Life (Chapters 2 & 3).

Practice items (after the game)

2

Setting Up Experiments

Now, we are ready to experiment. Take out your plan and put it into action!  Lab Directions

 

3

Study Session!

How would you like to study?

 

AP Progress Check – What do you need to review closer?

 

✏️MCQ AP Progress Check
✏️FRQ AP Progress Check

 

Unit 1 Study Materials

1.1    Properties of Water (Chapter 2.3)

1.2    Elements of Life (Chapter 2.1, Chapter 2.2)

1.3    Introduction to Macromolecules (Chapter 3.1)

1.4    Carbohydrates (Chapter 3.2)

1.5    Lipids (Chapter 3.3)

1.6    Nucleic Acids (Chapter 3.5)

1.7    Proteins (Chapter 3.4)

 

 

Peer-Group Study Session – LEAD today

Come to the lab during LEAD for a study session. I will model a type of peer studying that might be helpful for your review efforts.

Lesson Review & Homework:

Study! Test Friday

✏️MCQ AP Progress Check
✏️FRQ AP Progress Check

 

Upcoming Assessments

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

Wednesday, September 24, 2025

Lab: Gone Bananas continued

  


Today's Learning Objective(s):

-      Describe the structure and function of macromolecules

Tasks:

 

 

1

Corrections Quiz: Macromolecules - if you were absent

Paper / pencil assessment

Multiple Choice (9 items) 0.5 credit

Free Response Questions (four sections) 0.5 credit

Write responses on the designated areas

2

Review the Lab Activities

Lab Directions

 

3

Chemical Tests

Using the chemical reagents, test the known solutions to determine the color of positive results.

 

·  Benedict’s Solution test for sugar

·  Iodine Potassium Iodide (IKI) test for a starch

·  Fat Sudan Stain test for fatty acids

·  Biuret Reagent test for protein

 

Chemical Test Instructions

 

Then, test green and ripened bananas.

 

Record all results in the biology notebook as described in the instructions.

 

Lab Directions

 

 

4

Microscopy

Follow the directions to look at the cells of green and ripened bananas.

 

Lab Directions

 

 

Lesson Review & Homework:

Study! Test Friday

✏️MCQ AP Progress Check
✏️FRQ AP Progress Check


Upcoming Assessments

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

Tuesday, September 23, 2025

Lab: Gone Bananas + Quiz

 


Today's Learning Objective(s):

-      Describe the structure and function of macromolecules

Tasks:

 

 

1

Corrections Quiz: Macromolecules

Paper / pencil assessment

Multiple Choice (9 items) 0.5 credit

Free Response Questions (four sections) 0.5 credit

Write responses on the designated areas

2

Review the Pre-lab activities

What is the impact of fruit ripening?

Lab Directions

 

3

Chemical Tests

Using the chemical reagents, test the known solutions to determine the color of positive results.

 

·  Benedict’s Solution test for sugar

·  Iodine Potassium Iodide (IKI) test for a starch

·  Fat Sudan Stain test for fatty acids

·  Biuret Reagent test for protein

 

Chemical Test Instructions

 

Then, test green and ripened bananas.

 

Record all results in the biology notebook as described in the instructions.

 

Lab Directions

 

 

4

Microscopy

Follow the directions to look at the cells of green and ripened bananas.

 

Lab Directions

 

 

Lesson Review & Homework:

Study! Test Friday

✏️MCQ AP Progress Check
✏️FRQ AP Progress Check


Upcoming Assessments

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

Monday, September 22, 2025

Quiz: Macromolecules & Errors in Protein Folding Presentations

 


Today's Learning Objective(s):

-      Demonstrate your understanding of macromolecules and protein folding

Tasks:

 

 

1

Quiz: Macromolecules

Paper / pencil assessment

Multiple Choice (9 items)

Free Response Questions (four sections)

Write responses on the designated areas

2

Errors in Protein Folding – Final Touches & Presentations

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 today start of class

 Directions

 Submit via Google Classroom


Lesson Review & Homework:

Pre-lab: Gone Bananas

Study! Test Friday! 

✏️MCQ AP Progress Check
✏️FRQ AP Progress Check

Upcoming Assessments

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