Honors Biology per 2

1. Chapter 1

The student:

1. Assesses the importance of observation in the world of Science.
2. Describes the six stages of scientific investigation.
3. Defines the elements of control in an experiment.
4. Defines theory and explains why theories formm the framework of science.
5. Identifies the five properties of life.

            Film – Long Horn Sheep

            The student

1.      Identifies the stages of scientific investigation as demonstrated in the film.

Assignments:

1.      Completes the Lab

2.      Reads chapter

Assessment:

1. Lab report

Date                                 Topic covered                Assignment

 

B. Biochemistry

The student:

1.      Differentiates among atoms, ions, and molecules.

2.      Distinguishes among covalent bonds, ionic bonds and hydrogen bonds.

3.      Explains the properties of water.

4.      Understands the structure and function of the four macromolecules found in all living things, carbohydrates, lipids, proteins and nucleic acids.

5.      Gives and example that illustrates how a molecule’s shape can determine its biological function.

6.      Explain the structure and function of an enzyme.

 

            Lab     

                        Liver lab

                       

 

            Assignments

                        Read chapter 2

                        Answer all questions in the lab.

                        Answer all questions on page 59 in the text

 

            Assessments:

                        Lab book

                        Test

9-4-06	Introduction to Biochemistry	Read pages 35 to39
9-5-06	Carbohydrates	Read pages 44 &45
9-6-06	Lipids	Read pages 46-47
9-7-06	Amino acids	Read pages 47-48