Download FA Plan-Biology 4.1.1-organic molecules

Formative Assessment Plan
Grade/ Subject: High School Biology
OBJECTIVE:
Bio.4.1.1Compare the structures and functions of the major biological molecules (carbohydrates, proteins, lipids, nucleic acids)
Learning Target
Criteria for Success
Collecting Evidence
Documenting Evidence
I can compare the functions of the
major biological molecules:
carbohydrates, proteins, lipids and
nucleic acids.
I will explore the molecules,
differentiating between the
function of lipids/carbohydrates
and proteins/nucleic acids
After instruction on the four types of
organic molecules: Students work in
pairs to sort the cards in categories.
(see Organic Molecules Card sort)
Take pictures of the student’ cards as
they complete their card sort in pairs.
Be observant of any incorrect
placement of the cards on the tables.
Document this to include in activities
later.
When one group is finished with the
cards, have another group check and
discuss placement of cards until they
are in the right location.
Record ideas from conversations that
need clarification for whole group and/or
individual students in lesson plan book.
Reinforcement: Student’s complete a
bull’s eye map that compares the
similarities and differences between
carbohydrates/lipids and
proteins/nucleic acids.
(see Assignments file)
1. What misconceptions do you think students might have?
Many students see food as a source of energy, but not as a source of nutrients that are broken down and reassembled to construct their tissues.
Students are surprised that the chicken or corn they eat is converted into their skin, hair, nails. When asked why they eat, students will reply “because
we are hungry” or “to get energy”.
2. What will you do to address the misconceptions to move learning forward (e.g., how will you adjust instruction, what descriptive feedback will you
provide)?
If students are holding this misconception, provide a brainpop video on body chemistry to increase understanding. Have students write a 5-sentence
summary on how the four organic molecules are combined to create the human body.
Read A/D statements to address any unexpected misconceptions that students might have. Engage in conversations with students as they write their
PSA, ensuring they have addressed all the major conceptions. Review ‘The History of a Carbon Atom” creative writing for errors in framework.
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Organic Molecules Costa’s Levels
Level II questions ONLY (level I is your job to do)
1. Predict what would happen if amino acids could not bind together? What essential cellular jobs would not
occur and why?
2. Compare and contrast the structure of DNA to the structure of ATP.
3. Sequence the movement of glucose in a plant after it was generated from the combination of carbon
dioxide, sun and water (use a flow map).
4. Sequence the movement of glucose in an animal after it was consumed in food. How would an excess of
glucose be handled in humans?
Level III question
5. Predict what would happen if nutrients were not recycled in the environment.
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Words for Memory Cards
Lipids
Carbohydrates
Nucleic Acids
Four Types of
Organic Molecules
Glycerol + Fatty
Acids
Functions
glucose
Nuts
Proteins
Nucleic
Acids
Monosaccharides Lactose
Amino Acids
DNA
cereal
RNA
Adenosine
Triphosphage
(ATP)
Glucose = simple
sugar from
photosynthesis
Polymer
Examples
Monomer
Examples
sucrose
Skin, hair,
nails
Enzymes
Meat, fish,
eggs
Steroids
Major component
in cellular
membranes
Cellulose found in
plant cell walls
Triglycerides
Building Blocks of
the Organic
Molecules
(Monomers)
Hemoglobin carries Oil, fats, waxes
oxygen to cells
Phosopholipids Names end in -ose
Names end in -in
Testosterone
or estrogen
Speed up
chemical
reactions
Names end in -ase
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Immediate
energy
source for
cells
Stored
Cellular
concentrated communication
energy
Excess is
converted to
glycogen in
animals
Most is
converted to
starch in plants