WOODLAND HILLS HIGH SCHOOL LESSON PLAN
SAS and Understanding By Design Template
Name Matcuk/ Grischow
week:
Date 4/20/15
Length of Lesson 10 daysContent Area Biology
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STAGE I – DESIRED RESULTS
LESSON TOPIC:
Chemistry of Life
BIG IDEAS:
(Content standards, assessment anchors, eligible content) objectives, and skill
focus)
• Describe how the property of water supports life on Earth.
• Describe and interpret relationships between structure and function at various
levels of biochemical organization.
• Explain how enzymes regulate biochemical reactions in a cell.
UNDERSTANDING GOALS (CONCEPTS):
Students will understand:
• Describe the unique properties of water and how these properties support life on
Earth (e.g., freezing point, high specific heat, cohesion).
• Explain how carbon is uniquely suited to form biological macromolecules.
• Describe how biological macromolecules form from monomers
• Liquid water forms hydrogen bonds, is a solvent, and forms hydronium ions
allowing a wide range of biochemical reactions to occur
• Cells are composed mostly of: C, H, N, O, P, and S
• Carbon rings and chains form the backbone of all biological molecules
• Many biological molecules are polymers made from monomers that contain
carbon chemically bound with other elements
• Carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, and nucleic acids are the chemical foundations
for life
• Molecular structure is related to function..
VOCABULARY: Atom, element, compound, molecule, ion,
cohesion, adhesion, solution, acid, base, carbohydrate,
monosaccharide, lipid, protein, amino acid, nucleic acid,
nucleotide, DNA, RNA, ATP, energy, activation energy,
enzyme, substrate, active site
ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS:
• How does life result from chemical structure and function?
• What are the relationships between structure and function in
organisms at biological levels?
STUDENT OBJECTIVES (COMPETENCIES/OUTCOMES):
Students will be able to:
• Differentiate between atoms and elements.
• Liquid water forms hydrogen bonds, is a solvent, and forms
hydronium ions allowing a wide range of biochemical
reactions to occur.
• Identify and describe various ways models are used to
explain, interpret, and predict, biological
phenomena/systems.
• Pose questions and provide evidence-based explanations
about understanding and observations of biological
phenomena and processes.
• Describe the difference between DNA and RNA.
• State the main role of ATP in cells.
STAGE II – ASSESSMENT EVIDENCE
PERFORMANCE TASK:
• Carbohydrates, Lipids & Proteins Videos
• Acid-Base Lab
• Carbohydrates, Lipids & Proteins Worksheets
• Enzyme Lab
• Chemicals of Life Lab
FORMATIVE ASSESSMENTS:
#1. Summarizing Main Ideas
#2. Graphic Organizers
#3. Exit Tickets
Others:
STAGE III: LEARNING PLAN
INSTRUCTIONAL
PROCEDURES:
MATERIALS AND
RESOURCES:
Active Engagements used:
#1. Higher Level Thinking Skills
#2. Partnering
Others:
• Projector
• Power Point
• Lap top
• DVD
• Worksheets
• Lab Equipment
• Stem cell video clips
Describe usage:
• Students will distinguish
between atoms, elements,
compounds, molecules and ions.
• Students will identify the
different types of bonds that
form molecules and compounds
in living things.
• Students will understand the
importance of pH in the
maintenance of homeostasis.
• Students will apply their
knowledge of the types of bonds
to explain the properties of the 4
macromolecules and their
functions.
• Students will learn about
enzymes and how they function.
Scaffolding used:
#1. Build on Prior Knowledge
#2 . K-W-L
Others:
Describe usage:
• The student will build on his
knowledge of the characteristics
of living things learned in
Chapter 1.
• They will use what they know
and what they want to learn
about different organisms and
the elements found in those
organisms.
• They will apply pH in a
laboratory activity.
• They will discover the
macromolecules found in food
• They will view video clips of
the molecules of life.
Other techniques used:
Prompting if necessary.
MINI LESSON:
CONTENT AREA
READING:
Chapter 2
INTERVENTIONS:
ASSIGNMENTS:
• Student portfolio
• Test Corrections
• Extended time for
homework and tests
• Alternative assignments
• Tutoring
• College Access
• DR/Quiz 2-4
• Enzyme Lab
• Protein Worksheet
• Videos – Carbs, Lipids,
proteins
• Enzyme Lab
• Protein Worksheet