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BIOCHEMISTRY (CHAPTER 2)
At the end of this unit, you should be able to give thorough answers to the following questions:
What are the basic chemical principles that affect living things?
Days 1 - 6
Learning Targets
1. I know the structure and function of the four macromolecules (2.3)
o I can list common foods in which the four macromolecules are found in
o I can explain how our bodies use the four macromolecules
o I can explain the monomers that make up each of the four macromolecules
Days 7- 8
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I know that a chemical reaction is a process that changes one set of chemicals into
a different form (2.4)
o I can identity the reactants and products in a chemical reaction
o I can explain that atoms are just rearranged in chemical equations, they are not
created or destroyed
o I can describe how enzymes affect chemical reactions
o I can explain the importance of enzymes to living organisms
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NEXT GENERATION SCIENCE STANDARDS
During this unit we will address and assess the following NGSS standard(s):
HS-LS1 – 6
Construct and revise an explanation based on evidence for how carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen from sugar molecules may combine with
other elements to form amino acids and/or other large carbon-based molecules.
o [Clarification Statement: Emphasis is on using evidence from models and simulations to support explanations.]
o [Assessment Boundary: Assessment does not include the details of the specific chemical reactions or identification of
macromolecules.]