Grade 12 Biology University Preparation Level
Course Code: SBI4U
Unit Plan - Metabolic Processes (Strand C)
Prepared By: Jennifer MacFarlane
Suzette McLean-Fletcher
Curriculum: What will students learn?
Unit of Study: Metabolic Processes
Summary:
The focus of this unit is on learning about
metabolic processes in living systems
specifically, cellular respiration and
photosynthesis. Students will learn the
pathways, products and factors affecting these
processes. They will make connections between
these processes, the environment and society.
Overall Expectations
By the end of this unit students will be able to:
C1. analyze the role of metabolic processes in the functioning
of biotic and abiotic systems, and evaluate the importance of
an understanding of these processes and related technologies
to personal choices made in everyday life;
C2. investigate the products of metabolic processes such as
cellular respiration and photosynthesis;
C3. demonstrate an understanding of the chemical changes
and energy conversions that occur in metabolic processes.
Grade 12 Unit Plan - Metabolic Processes
Lesson (Title and
topic)
1) Introduction
- Atoms and Bonding
- Biological
Macromolecules
- Making & Breaking
Macromolecules
Expectation
Codes
c2.1
Lesson Strategy and Assessment
Evaluation including criteria
addressed from Achievement
Chart
Diagnostic Assessment - Group discussions &
KWL Chart
(1) Observation (KWL)
Thinking, Communication
Lecture
(2)Exit Ticket
Knowledge & Understanding
Atomic Structure and Ionic Bonding Animation
(Funny Animation)
http://www.wisconline.com/objects/ViewObject.aspx?ID=GCH2204
Making and Breaking Macromolecules Animation:
http://academygenbioii.pbworks.com/w/page/2913821
5/Making%20and%20Breaking%20Down%20Macrom
olecules
(2) Energy and
c2.1, c3.3
Metabolism
- Oxidation-reduction
- Thermodynamics &
Biology
- Enzymes as catalysts
- ATP & Coupled
Reactions
(3) LABORATORY
Factors affecting
enzyme action
Thermodynamics: Review of the laws of
(1) Exit Ticket
thermodynamics and its application in biology (Active Knowledge & Understanding
kinesthetic class activity)
(2) Homework
Enzyme Animation:
Answer a few thinking and
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CZD5xsOKres
communication questions Exit
Ticket
ATP and Energy Storage Animation:
http://biologyinmotion.com/atp/index.html
A1.5, A1.11, LAB Group Activity:
Lab Report
A1.12
Lab Stations
Students will perform activity using potatoes. Each Knowledge & Understanding,
station tests a different factor: concentration, pH,
Thinking & Investigation,
temperature, time.
Communication,
Grade 12 Biology University Preparation Level
Course Code: SBI4U
Unit Plan - Metabolic Processes (Strand C)
(4) Introduction to
c3.1, c3.3,
Cellular Respiration: c1.2
- Aerobic and
Anaerobic
Prepared By: Jennifer MacFarlane
Suzette McLean-Fletcher
Formative Assessment Macromolecules, Enzymes 1) Formative Evaluation
& Energy - Assessment for Learning
Knowledge & Understanding
Lecture (very brief): handout
You-Tube: http://academicearth.org/courses/biology
(2) Homework
Groups are prepared for
presentations
Jigsaw Group Activity - Research and home group
sharing (group chart and Venn diagram completion)
(5) Aerobic
Respiration I:
- Glycolysis I
c3.1, c3.3
Lecture (brief)
Jigsaw- Group Presentations
(1) Group Presentations
Knowledge & Understanding,
Communication
You-Tube: http://academicearth.org/courses/biology
**Introduction to 2-5-8 Culminating Activity Choices
(2) Worksheet
Knowledge and Understanding
(6 & 7) Aerobic
c3.1, c3.3,
Respiration II
c1.2
- The transition reaction
- Krebs Cycle
- Chemiosis and ATP
production
- ETC
Differentiated Instruction-Tiered Assignments:
(1) Alternate-Response
8) LABORATORYAerobic Cellular
Respiration
LAB Activity-Flexible Grouping
Respirometers
(1)Lab Reports
Topic: Measurement of oxygen consumption by
germinating and non-germinating beans
(as per Biology Lab Manual-Sylvia Madder pp74-76)
Thinking& Investigation,
Communication, Application
c2.2, c3.1,
c3.3
Some students given direct instruction
(2) Concept map completion
While others view you-tube video,
http://academicearth.org/courses/biology (lessons 24-26)
and make notes
Knowledge and Understanding
Question and Answer
Thinking-Making Connections
Grade 12 Unit Plan - Metabolic Processes
9) Anaerobic Cellular c3.1, c3.3
Respiration
- Alcohol Fermentation
- Lactic Acid
Fermentation
-deamination & βoxidation
(10) Cellular
Respiration Wrap-UP
11) LABORATORY Anaerobic Cellular
Respiration
Formative Assessment Aerobic Cellular Respiration (1) Formative Evaluation
- Assessment for Learning
Knowledge and Understanding
(2)Group Charts
Knowledge & Understanding,
Group Placemat Activity (Anaerobic Respiration) - Communication
Brainstorm Ideas and create a flow-chart/diagram as Knowledge and Understanding
a group
c3.1, c3.3
Group Presentations: Anaerobic respiration
(1) Group Presentations
(diagrams from last class)
Rubric
Knowledge & Understanding,
Cellular Respiration Review (brief)
Communication
Kreb’s Cycle Video
http://www.wiley.com/college/pratt/0471393878/stude
nt/animations/citric_acid_cycle/index.html
Electron Transport Chain Animation
http://www.science.smith.edu/departments/Biology/Bi
o231/etc.html
c2.2, c3.1,
c3.3
Lecture(brief)
Glycolysis Battleship Game:
http://www.quia.com/ba/13518.html
LAB Activity: Group Work
(1)Lab Reports
Topic: Demonstrating and Predicting Aerobic
Application, Thinking&
Power
Investigation, Communication
http://www.theaps.org/education/k12curric/activities/pdfs/geach.pdf
Grade 12 Biology University Preparation Level
Course Code: SBI4U
Unit Plan - Metabolic Processes (Strand C)
12) Photosynthesis
(Two Stages)
- Photosystems
- The Calvin Cycle
c3.2, c3.3
Prepared By: Jennifer MacFarlane
Suzette McLean-Fletcher
Formative Assessment Anaerobic Cellular
Respiration - Assessment for Learning
(1) Formative Evaluation
Knowledge & Understanding
Lecture
(2) Exit Ticket
Knowledge and Understanding
(13)Photosynthesis II c3.2, c3.3,
- Photosynthesis
c3.4
versus Aerobic Cellular
Respiration
Photosynthesis:
An online demonstration of the process
http://www.mhhe.com/biosci/genbio/biolink/j_explorati
ons/ch09expl.htm
Gizmo: cell energy cycle - compares cellular
respiration to photosynthesis
http://www.explorelearning.com/index.cfm?method=c
Resource.dspDetail&ResourceID=455
14) LABORATORY Photosynthesis
LAB Activity: Group Activity
Topic: Rate of Photosynthesis
c2.3, c3.2
(as per Biology Lab Manual-Sylvia Madder pp64-65)
15) Cellular (Aerobic & c3.1, c3.2,
Anaerobic)
c.3.3, c3.4
Respiration and
Photosynthesis in
organelles
Lecture (brief)
16) Culminating
Activity
Formative Assessment Photosynthesis Assessment for Learning
(1) Evaluate Student
Exploration Sheet
Knowledge & Understanding,
Thinking
Lab Reports
(Individual report)
Knowledge & Understanding,
Thinking, Communication,
Application
(1)Hand In Mind Map
Knowledge & Understanding,
Mind Map - Students create a mind map of metabolic Communication, Thinking
processes.
Culminating Activity work period (2-5-8 Differentiated
Assessment)
(1)Formative Evaluation
Knowledge and Understanding
Grade 12 Unit Plan - Metabolic Processes
17) Relating
c1 & c1.1
Metabolic Processes
to the Environment
(1) Debate Activity - Relating Metabolic Processes to (1) Debate Rubric
the Environment
K&U, Thinking, Application,
Communication
(2) Culminating Activity work period
18) Relating
c1 & c1.2
Metabolic Processes
to Our Bodies
(1) Case Study: Why Is Patrick Paralyzed?
(1) Case Study Student
http://sciencecases.lib.buffalo.edu/cs/collection/detail. Worksheet
asp?case_id=482&id=482
Thinking, Application,
Communication
(2) Culminating Activity work period
19) Culminating
Activity Final Period
(1)Culminating Activity work period (completion and
hand-in)
(2)Unit Review (Question & Answer)
(1) Culminating Activity
Evaluation
Knowledge & Understanding,
Thinking, Application,
Communication
20) UNIT TEST
UNIT TEST - Summative Assessment
Mark Tests
Knowledge & Understanding,
Thinking, Communication,
Application
NOTES:
The final week of the unit includes review activities (cooperative activities) and time to work on the culminating activity in
class.
*This time is flexible and can be used if any class periods were missed or if the class is running behind.