Lesson Plan for Unit 1: Biochemistry

Grade: 10

Content Area: Biochemistry

Course Name: Biology

Learning Target 1.1 Homeostasis, Feedback Mechanisms, and Diabetes: I can describe how organisms use the interaction of cellular processes as well as tissues and organ systems to maintain homeostasis.

Lesson	Duration	Supporting Target	Resources
1.1a. Homeostasis	4 days	I can explain how cells and organisms respond to changes in their environment to maintain homeostasis. I can describe how positive and/or negative feedback works.	1.1.1. Introduction (Day 1): quote/image quick write, pre-assessment of learning targets (fill out table), individual pre-assessment of, vocabulary (fill out table), pre-assessment of vocabulary terms (partner brainstorming bubble maps), class discussion of vocabulary terms 1.1.2. Homeostasis Overview (Day 2): prior knowledge quick write, read and mark the text, comprehension quick write, video clip from Bozeman Science, summary “text,” vocabulary check 1.1.3. Glucose (Day 3): prior knowledge quick write, read and mark the text, fill-in-in-the blank 1.1.4. Homeostasis Case Study (Day 4): homeostasis case study from University of Wisconsin, mini formative assessment on homeostasis
1.1b. Diabetes	4 days	I can give an example of when the immune system sometimes attacks some of the body’s own cells.	1.1.5. Introduction to Diabetes (Day 5): comprehension quick write, vocabulary check, prior knowledge quick write, prior knowledge quick write, read and mark the text, practice t-chart 1.1.6. Complications of Diabetes (Day 6): common complications of diabetes questions, insulin shock video clip , comprehension/application quick write, vocabulary reflection 1.1.7. Diabetes Case Study (Day 7): diabetes case study from the University of Wisconsin 1.1.8. Diabetes Article (Day 8): primary source research article assignment and summary, mini formative assessment on diabetes
1.1c. Tying it all together	4 days	I can explain how decisions affect personal and community health. I can explain why scientists conduct investigations.	1.1.9. Philosophical Chairs Class Activity (Day 9) 1.1.10. and 1.1.11. In-Class Lab Experiment (Days 10-11): “A Scientific Investigation - What Types of Food Contain Starch and Protein?” from the University of Pennsylvania Materials and Safety Information 1.1.12. Formative Assessment Unit 1 - Lesson #1 (Day 12)

Learning Target 1.2 Elements and Macromolecules: I can describe the basic molecular structure of cells.

Lesson	Duration	Supporting Target	Resources
1.2a. Introduction to Macromolecules	4 days	I can list the six main elements that are found in cells. I can list the four macromolecules that are found in cells.	1.2.1. Introduction (Day 1): quote/image quick write, pre-assessment of learning targets (fill out table), individual pre-assessment of, vocabulary (fill out table), pre-assessment of vocabulary terms (partner brainstorming bubble maps), class discussion of vocabulary terms 1.2.2. Organic Macromolecule Function (Day 2): prior knowledge quick write, vocabulary check, organic macromolecules comparison chart 1.2.3. Organic Macromolecule Structure (Day 3): organic macromolecule chemical structures, vocabulary check, practice t-chart 1.2.4. Organic Macromolecule Practice (Day 4): macromolecule webquest (Flash required) OR macromolecule webquest (Flash not required), mini formative assessment on “introduction to macromolecules”
1.2b. Macromolecule: More Practice	4 days	I can describe the basic molecular structures of the four macromolecules found in cells.	1.2.5. Organic Macromolecule Review (Day 5): video clip from Bozeman Science, summary “text,” vocabulary reflection 1.2.6 and 1.2.7. Organic Macromolecule “Profile Page” Project Assignment (Days 6-7) 1.2.8. Sugar Article (Day 8): primary source research article assignment and summary “tweets,” mini formative assessment on “macromolecules: more practice”
1.2c. Tying it all together	5 days	I can describe the primary functions of the four macromolecules found in cells.	1.2.9. Philosophical Chairs Class Activity and Reflection Questions (Day 9) 1.2.10. - 1.2.12. In-Class Lab Experiment (Days 10-12): “Who took Jerell’s iPod - An Organic Macromolecule Mystery” from the University of Pennsylvania Materials and Safety Information 1.2.13. Formative Assessment Unit 1 - Lesson #2 (Day 13)

Learning Target 1.3 Enzymes: I can describe the basic function of enzymes in cells.

Lesson	Duration	Supporting Target	Resources
1.3a. Introduction to Enzymes	3 days	I can recognize that the work of the cell is carried out primarily by proteins, most of which are enzymes.	1.3.1. Introduction (Day 1): quote/image quick write, pre-assessment of learning targets (fill out table), individual pre-assessment of, vocabulary (fill out table), pre-assessment of vocabulary terms (partner brainstorming bubble maps), class discussion of vocabulary terms 1.3.2. Enzyme Overview (Day 2): prior knowledge quick write fill in the blank, read and mark the text, vocabulary check 1.3.3. Enzyme Properties (Day 3): read and mark the text, vocabulary check, video clip from Bozeman Science , summary, mini formative assessment on “introduction to enzymes”
1.3b. Enzymes: More Practice	4 days	I can explain how cell processes are influenced by internal and external factors, such as pH and temperature.	1.3.4. Enzyme Review (Day 4): enzyme webquest, virtual enzyme lab, vocabulary reflection 1.3.5. and 1.3.6. In-Class Lab Experiment (Days 5 and 6): pineapple Jell-O lab Materials and Safety Information 1.3.7 George Washington Carver (Day 7): scientist biography assignment, mini formative assessment on “enzymes: more practice”
1.3c. Tying it all together	4 days	I can describe that enzyme function depends on the amino acid sequence and the shape it takes as a consequence of the interactions between those amino acids.	1.3.8. - 1.3.10. Inquiry Experiment (Days 8-10): design your own laundry lab Materials and Safety Information 1.3.11. Formative Assessment Unit 1 - Lesson #3 (Day 11) 1.3.12 Review Activities for Summative Assessment (Day 12) 1.3.13. Summative Assessment Exam (Day 13)