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Biology Unit 2 Learning Objectives
Biochemistry/Science Content Objectives
2.1.1 Describe the particles that make up the atom and where they are located.
2.1.2 Describe the relationship between an element and a compound.
2.1.3 Compare and contrast an ionic bond and covalent bond.
2.1.4 List the primary elements that make up living organisms.
2.1.5 Explain the importance of enzymes in living organisms and how they function.
2.1.6 Describe how enzymes require specific conditions to function correctly.
2.1.7 Explain, using glucose and starch, the relationship between monomers and polymers.
2.1.8 Identify the composition and functions of the four macromolecules of life.
Microscope Use/College Readiness Skills Objectives
2.2.1 Demonstrate correct use of the compound light microscope and stereomicroscope.
2.2.2 Estimate the size of a specimen when magnified.
13I.1 Select a single piece of data (numerical or nonnumerical) from a simple data presentation.
16I.3 Find basic information in a brief body of text.
16I.4 Determine how the value of one variable changes as the value of another variable changes in a simple
data presentation.
20I.3 Translate information into a table, graph or diagram.
20E.1 Select a simple hypothesis, prediction, or conclusion that is supported by a data presentation or
model.
Biology Unit 2 Activities – Chapter 6 and 7.1
Score
Activity
Lab #3 Using Microscopes part 1
Microscopes and SI Units of
Measurement
Lab #4 Using Microscopes part 2
Microscope Magnification
Lab #5 Testing for Carbohydrates
Lab #6 Action of Diastase
Lab #7 Enzyme Controlled Reactions
Text book review questions
Activities Total
Microscopes and biochemistry test
Description
Begin the process of learning how to use a compound
light microscope
Review of microscope parts and SI measurement
Comparing a compound light microscope with a stereo
dissecting microscope
Learn how to measure and estimate size of objects
under a compound light microscope
Using apples and potatoes to study starch and glucose
Experimentation with the common plant enzyme
diastase
Virtual lab examining the variables that affect enzyme
activity
Section Assessments: p. 186 1,2,6; p. 155 1,2,4; p. 160
1,3-5; p. 171 1-5
Chapter Assessments: p. 175-177 1-4,12,1425,28,30,32,34,38-44,46,49,50
Unit test covering all objectives, homework,
activities, labs, and lectures
*All answers should be written in logical statements or sentences, do not answer with a letter or single
word.