Unit Lesson Plan – Large Biological Molecules
Time Frame:
11 days
Teacher:
Grade:
11
PSI Biology
School:
Subject:
AP
Instructional Objective:
(condition, behavior, standard)
Instructional Objective:
(condition, behavior, standard)
Essential Knowledge 1.D.1
: There are several hypotheses about the natural origin of life on Earth, each with supporting scientific evidence.
Essential Knowledge 4.A.1
- The subcomponents of biological molecules and their sequence determine the properties of that molecule.
Essential Questions
(What questions will the student be able to answer as a result of the instruction?)
1. What element is essential to the formation of large biological molecules, and is the basis for organic chemistry?
2. How are the functions of large biological molecules (lipids, proteins, carbohydrates, and nucleic acids), impacted by their structures?
3. What are the building blocks of each of the 4 main macromolecules (lipids, proteins, carbohydrates and nucleic acids), and by what processes are they formed?
4. In what way are large biological molecules used by living organisms?
Knowledge & Skills
(What skills are needed to achieve the desired results?)
By the end of this unit, students will know:
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Macromolecules are large structures built from smaller, building block molecules.
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Polymers, such as carbohydrates, lipids, and nucleic acids, are arranged from smaller, monomers.
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Dehydration Synthesis involves the linking of a monomer to a polymer, and the expulsion of H
2
0.
By the end of this unit, students will be able to:
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Describe the importance of carbon in day to day functions of a living organism.
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Identify the 4 main macromolecules by examining their structures.
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Determine whether an unknown lipid is saturated or unsaturated.
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Using different indicators, determine what organic compound is present in a solution.
Assessment
(What is acceptable evidence to show desired results (rubrics, exam, etc.)? Attach Copy
During the Smart Notebook lesson designed to introduce concepts, students will be continually questioned on these concepts using a combination of class work/homework questions and the SMART Response system. Classwork and
Homework questions will be discussed as a class and misconceptions will be addressed by the teacher prior to the formal evaluations listed below.
Quiz 1: Organic Compounds/Carbohydrates Quiz
Quiz 2: Nucleic Acids/Proteins www.njctl.org Biology Large Biological Molecules

Quiz 3: Lipids
Lab 1 Quiz: Organic Compounds
Unit Test
(What is the sequence of activities, learning experiences, etc, that will lead to desired results (the plan)?
Day
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Topic Classwork
Organic
Compounds/Hydrocarbons
SMART Notebook Slides 5-
27; Questions #1-8
Homework
#9-16
Carbohydrates,
Polysaccarides
SMART Notebook Slides
28-52; Questions #17-24
#25-33
Nucleic Acids
Nucleic Acids
Quiz 1
SMART Notebook Slides
53-69
SMART Notebook Slides
70-80; Questions #34-38
#39-43
Nucleic Acids DNA Extraction Activity
Proteins
Lipids
SMART Notebook Slides
81-109; Questions #44-53
Quiz2
SMART Notebook Slides
110-133; Questions #65-69
Amphiphilic Liquid Lab
Organic Compounds Lab
Review
Review
Organic Compounds Lab
Lab Quiz
Review SMART Notebook
Slides 134-138 (Vocabulary
Concept Mapping)
MC/FR
Test
Biology
Unit Test
Analysis
#54-64
#70-76
Analysis Questions
MC/FR
MC/FR
Pre Assessment ME:
Vocabulary Concept
Mapping
Large Biological Molecules

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