Biology
Chapter 5. The Molecules of Life
Vocabulary: The student will be able to define or explain the following
Organic molecule
Inorganic molecule
Hydrocarbon
Functional group
Hydrophilic
Monomer
Polymer
Carbohydrate
Monosaccharide
Polysaccharide
Starch
Glycogen
Cellulose
Lipid
Hydrophobic
Fat
Saturated fat
Unsaturated fat
Steroid
Cholesterol
Protein
Amino acid
Polypeptide
Denaturation
Objectives 5-1: The student will be able to
•identify carbon skeletons and functional groups in organic molecules.
relate monomers ad polymers.
describe the process of building and breaking polymers.
Objectives 5-2: The student will be able to
•describe the basic structure and function of sugars.
•name 3 polysaccharides and describe their functions.
Objectives 5-3: The student will be able to
•identify a general characteristic of lipids.
describe the structure and functions of fats.
describe the structure and function of steroids.
Objective 5-4: The student will be able to
list functions of proteins.
describe the structure of amino acids and proteins.
describe factors that influence protein shape.
Objective 5-5: The student will be able to
explain how enzymes affect activation energy.
describe how an enzyme’s shape is important to its function.
Measurement:
Quiz
Homework will be graded or reviewed for completion
Discussion
Chapter Test
Lab Activity
Syllabus (subject to change):
Date
In Class
At Home
Friday, Sept. 4
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Tuesday, Sept. 8
 Review chapter 4 test
 Read chapter 5.1
 Answer concept
checks
 Define 5.1 vocabulary
terms
 Complete 5.1
objectives
 5.1 notes and
discussion
 review homework and
objectives
 biology.com animation
 5.2 activity
(carbohydrates)
 5.2 notes and
discussion
 review homework and
objectives
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Read chapter 5, section 1
Answer concept checks
Define 5.1 vocabulary terms
Read chapter 5, section 1
Answer concept checks
Define 5.1 vocabulary terms
Complete 5.1 objectives
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Read section 2
Answer concept checks
Define 5.2 vocabulary terms
Complete 5.2 objectives
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Read section 3
Answer concept checks
Define 5.3 vocabulary terms
STUDY FOR VOCAB. Quiz
(5.1-5.3)
Wednesday, Sept. 9
Thursday, Sept. 10
Chapter 4 Test
Friday, Sept. 11
 Vocab. Quiz (5.1-5.3)
 Read section 3
 Answer concept
checks
 Complete workbook
pages 17 and 18.
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Study notes, vocabulary,
and objectives
Monday, Sept. 14
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5.3 notes and
discussion
review homework and
objectives
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Read section 4
Answer concept checks
Define 5.4 vocabulary terms
Complete 5.4 objectives
5.4 notes and
discussion
denaturation
demonstration
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Read section 5
Answer concept checks
Define 5.5 vocabulary terms
Complete 5.5 objectives
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Complete chapter 5 review
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Tuesday, Sept. 15
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Wednesday, Sept.
16
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5.5 notes and
discussion
review homework and
objectives
Thursday, Sept. 17
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Chapter review
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Study for chapter 5 test
Friday, Sept. 18
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Chapter 5 Test
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Pre-lab
Monday, Sept. 21
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Enzyme Lab
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Complete post-lab questions
**Students should be ready for a quiz on any given day**