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Meet Your Macromolecules
Resource ID#: 127577
Primary Type: Lesson Plan
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This lesson teaches applied concepts associated with the four macromolecules: lipids, carbohydrates,
proteins, and nucleic acids.
Subject(s): Science
Grade Level(s): 9, 10, 11, 12
Intended Audience: Educators
Suggested Technology: Computer for Presenter, Internet Connection, LCD Projector, Adobe
Acrobat Reader
Instructional Time: 2 Hour(s)
Keywords: macromolecules, biological macrmolecules, biomolecules, proteins, lipids,
carbohydrates, nucleic acid
Instructional Component Type(s): Lesson Plan, Worksheet, Assessment
, Presentation/Slideshow, Formative Assessment, Student Center Activity, Learning Goal
Resource Collection: FCR-STEMLearn Cell Biology
ATTACHMENTS
Food Party Slips.xlsx
Name that macromolecule WS.pdf
Macromolecule card sort.pdf
Food Party Picture Cards.pdf
LESSON CONTENT
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Lesson Plan Template:
General Lesson Plan
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Learning Objectives: What should students know and be able to do as a result of this
lesson?
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Students will compare and contrast the basic molecular structures of lipids, proteins, carbohydrates,
and nucleic acids.
Students will compare and contrast the primary functions of lipids, proteins, carbohydrates, and
nucleic acids.
Students will identify and explain examples of lipids, proteins, carbohydrates, and nucleic acids.
Prior Knowledge: What prior knowledge should students have for this lesson?
Items may require the student to apply science knowledge described in the standards from lower grades. This
benchmark requires prerequisite knowledge from SC.8.P.8.5 and SC.6.L.14.3.
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Guiding Questions: What are the guiding questions for this lesson?
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How are lipids, proteins, carbohydrates, and nucleic acids used to meet the needs of living things?
How is a protein's structure related to its function?
Why would carbohydrates typically have less energy than lipids?
How do the properties of each amino acid determine how a protein folds when it binds?
Teaching Phase: How will the teacher present the concept or skill to students?
Prezi presentation can be found at the link below:
http://prezi.com/vj5ee96ce6p0/?utm_campaign=share&utm_medium=copy&rc=ex0share
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Guided Practice: What activities or exercises will the students complete with teacher
guidance?
Students will work in groups of 2-4 students to sort the structures, functions, and examples of macromolecules
into different groups using the Macromolecule card sort.pdf. The teacher will facilitate and guide students as
necessary. Teacher may want to have students ask another group for help before asking teacher. This reduces
demand on teacher and encourages students to work together.
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Independent Practice: What activities or exercises will students complete to reinforce the
concepts and skills developed in the lesson?
Students will complete Name that macromolecule WS.pdf to reinforce concepts developed in the lesson.
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Closure: How will the teacher assist students in organizing the knowledge gained in the
lesson?
The teacher will have students complete 3-2-1 Marcomolecules.doc Students may work individually to to write
3 things they learned, 2 things they enjoyed about the lesson, and 1 question they still have. For students who
deny hanving any further questions, they may write a quiz question on the lesson. These questions will allow
the teacher to address any misconceptions that were missed. If time permits, the teacher may use these
questions in a quick review game or they may be saved for a later review session.
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Summative Assessment
There is a short quiz at the end of the Prezi that may be used at the end of the lesson. Teachers may also choose
to give their own exam upon completion of the lesson.
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Formative Assessment
Food party: Students pull a type of food from a bag. They are responsible for identifying the types of
macromolecule in the food item. For example, a student may pull a card that has a picture of pepperoni pizza.
This student may say the pizza dough is made of carbohydrates. This student will need to identify and explain
that pepperoni pizza also contains protein, nucleic acids, and lipids. This student will then explain that the
pepperoni contains fats and oils which are lipids. He/she may explain that the pepperoni was once living and
therefore contains nucleic acids. They may also explain that there were nucleic acids in the dough as well, since
it was made from wheat which was also once living.
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Feedback to Students
Students will receive feedback throughout the lesson. They may answer questions embedded in the Prezi to
assess their understanding of concepts during the lecture. Students will also be able to demonstrate their
understanding of the types and examples of macromolecules during the food party. The teacher will be able to
determine the level of mastery from the student based on the explanations the student gives and the amount of
prompting required from the teacher and/or other students.
ACCOMMODATIONS & RECOMMENDATIONS
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Accommodations:
Some students may need accomodations such as extended time, guided notes instead of writing their own notes,
etc. These may be used as needed.
Students may also spend more time working in small groups if necessary.
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Extensions:
Food party: Students pull a type of macromolecule from a bag (Food Party Slips.xlsx). They are responsible for
bringing the item to class on a designated day, along with where their macromolecule can be found in the item.
For example, a student may pull a card that says carbohydrate. This student may bring in a pepperoni pizza.
This student will need to identify and explain that pepperoni pizza also contains protein, nucleic acids, and
lipids. This student will then explain that the pepperoni contains fats and oils which are lipids. He/she may
explain that the pepperoni was once living and therefore contains nucleic acids. They may also explain that
there were nucleic acids in the dough as well, since it was made from wheat which was also once living.
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Suggested Technology: Computer for Presenter, Internet Connection, LCD Projector, Adobe Acrobat Reader
Special Materials Needed:
scissors, small bag
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Further Recommendations:
Teacher will need access to printer and copier to make copies for students. Documents are saved as PDF for
accessibility on all computers.
SOURCE AND ACCESS INFORMATION
Contributed by: Rashara DuBose
Name of Author/Source: Rashara DuBose
District/Organization of Contributor(s): Duval
License: CPALMS License - no distribution - non commercial
Related Standards
Name
SC.912.L.18.1:
Description
Describe the basic molecular structures and primary functions of
the four major categories of biological macromolecules.
Remarks/Examples:
Annually assessed on Biology EOC. Also assesses
SC.912.L.18.11.