Daily Lesson Plans

Biomed Academy-Mr. Rabold

Unit 1-Biochemistry and Scientific Research Protocol

Unit Standards

4.A.1: The subcomponents of biological molecules and their sequence

determine the properties of that molecule.
4.A.2: The structure and function of subcellular components, and their
interactions, provide essential cellular processes.
4.B.1: Interactions between molecules affect their structure and function.
4.C.1: Variation in molecular units provides cells with a wider range of
functions.

1.1 Biomed Welcome to the Biomed Academy Rabold

Objectives:SWBAT:

-describe course guidelines and objectives -explain safety guidelines of the classroom
-list characteristics of living things
-organize a heirarchy of order in the living world
-summarize the organization of the program

Standards: Introduction

Process:

Welcome and introductions.

Syllabus and guidelines. Discuss and answer questions.

Fire/Tornado/Emergency situations.

Safety equipment location.

Book distribution.

Room Set-up.

Speed dating

Research-Students in pairs brainstorm the Properties of Life, and the

Organization of Living Things (given list). If time discuss these.
Closure: Discussion of the above and answers to student questions will close this
lesson.

HW: Review Chapter 2 , get goggles, review book website and Biomed wiki.

Materials: Paperwork
Notes

Terms: Properties of life: Highly ordered, reproduction, grow and develop, use energy,
respond to environment, Homeostasis (some degree of regulation), adaptation

Organization list: atom, organic molecules, organelles, cells, tissues, organs, organ
systems, organism, population, community, ecosystem, biosphere

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1.2 BioMed Intro to Art and Basic Chemistry Rabold

Objectives:SWBAT:

-identify properties of the periodic table

-draw molecular formulas for chemical compounds
-relate formulas to bonding patterns
-bond chemical elements to form compounds
-define basic chemistry terms

Standards: 4.B.1: Interactions between molecules affect their structure and

function.

Process:

Intro to Art-Mrs. Armstrong

Lecture/Discussion-Basic Chemistry

Practice problems-Basic diagramming and chemical bonding

Leftovers from yesterday

Closure: Discussion of and completion of the practice problems, research protocol.

HW: Study. Read: Ch. 2,3, download, print and complete guided reading Chapter 3

Safety: None Materials: Consumables: paper Notes:

Terms: proton ,neutron, electron, energy level, valence electrons isotopes ions, cations,
anion, covalent bond, ionic bond, hydrogen bond, molar mass, atomic number

1.3, 1.4, 1.5 BioMed The Nature of Water Rabold

Objectives:SWBAT:

-describe partial charges on covalent molecules

-identify the polar nature of water
-explain characteristics of water which make it unique, important to life, and a
universal solvent-relate the ionization of water to the pH level of solutions

Standards: I4.B.1: Interactions between molecules affect their structure and

function.

Process:

Day 1-Lecture/Discussion-The nature of water.

Introduce problem- What is the affect of adding small amounts of weak acids and
bases on the pH of tap water, and liver homogenate?

Discuss Scientific Research Protocol.

Read Mini-Lab Report Information and Example in the tools section at

dcsbiomedacademy.wikispaces.com

Complete lab chapter 1,2 for the above problem in notebook and begin mini
report

Day 2- Art

Lecture-Properties of water.

pH Lab-Discussion of procedure, safety. Complete lab chapter 3.

Using Excel worksheet

Day 3-

pH Lab data collection and analysis. Complete lab chapters 3 and 4.

Work on finishing mini report.

Closure: Discussion of the lab. Student questions and answers.

HW: Study. Read Ch. 3, 4 Complete guided reading for Chapter 3, pH lab mini report
due Friday (charts and graphs in Excel embedded in mini-report).

Materials: liver, 0.1M NaOH, 0.1M HCl, distilled water, pH 7 buffer, pH meters
Consumables: liver, 0.1M NaOH, 0.1M HCl, distilled water, pH 7 buffer, paper, printer
cartridge

Safety: Goggles must be worn during lab. Review safety procedures for use of acids and
bases. Make gloves and aprons available.

Terms:

polar bonds nonpolar bonds cohesive density

solvent solute hydrophobic hydrophilic pH

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1.6 BioMed Macromolecules: Intro. and Carbohydrates Rabold

Standards

4.A.1: The subcomponents of biological molecules and their sequence determine

the properties of that molecule.
4.A.2: The structure and function of subcellular components, and their
interactions, provide essential cellular processes.
4.B.1: Interactions between molecules affect their structure and function.
4.C.1: Variation in molecular units provides cells with a wider range of functions.

Objectives:SWBAT:

-define the four basic groups of biological macromolecules

-describe the method of construction and breaking down the macromolecules -identify
functions of carbohydrates
-explain the building blocks of carbohydrates
-test for the presence of carbohydrates in food materials

Standards: I-A Topics: organic molecules in living things

Process:

Art-Mrs. Armstrong

Lecture/Discussion-Macromolecules and carbohydrates

 Organic Modeling Kits-Glucose and polysaccharides

Problem: Is there a significant correlation between calories and carbohydrates in

food products?

Intro to Medical Interventions-Choose a disease or disorder.

Closure: Students lab findings and questions and answers to student questions.

HW: Study. Read Ch. 3,4,5 ; pH Lab report due Friday, Complete guided reading
Chapters 3,4, and 5.
Bring in Food Nutrient Facts label. Complete lab chapter 1,2 for Food Nutrient Facts
problem.

Materials: Organic Chemistry modeling kits

Consumables: paper
Notes:
Safety: None

Terms: carbohydrates
lipids
proteins
nucleic acids condensation reaction hydrolysis monosaccharide disaccharide
polysaccharide

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1.7 BioMed Macromolecules: Lipids Rabold

Standards

4.A.1: The subcomponents of biological molecules and their sequence determine

the properties of that molecule.
4.A.2: The structure and function of subcellular components, and their
interactions, provide essential cellular processes.
4.B.1: Interactions between molecules affect their structure and function.
4.C.1: Variation in molecular units provides cells with a wider range of functions.

Objectives:SWBAT:

-identify structure of lipids

-describe the basic building blocks of lipids
-relate hydrophobic nature of lipids to their importance in cell membranes -test for the
presence of lipids in food items
-constuct or break down a lipid
Standards: Acorn: I-A Topics: organic molecules in living things

Process:

Lecture/Discussion-Lipids

Organic Molecules Model Lab-Triglycerides and Phospholipids

Enter food nutrient facts info into spreadsheet on google docs.

Closure: Student questions, lab discussion, lab results.

HW: Study. Read Ch. 3, 4, 5 ; pH Lab report due Friday, Complete guided readings
Chapter 3, 4, and 5. Bring disease/disorder idea for Monday.

Materials: Modeling Kits

Consumables: paper Notes:

Safety:

Terms: triglycerides phospholipids steriods

fatty acids glycerol saturated unsaturated

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1.8 BioMed Macromolecules: Proteins Rabold

Standards

4.A.1: The subcomponents of biological molecules and their sequence determine

the properties of that molecule.
4.A.2: The structure and function of subcellular components, and their
interactions, provide essential cellular processes.
4.B.1: Interactions between molecules affect their structure and function.
4.C.1: Variation in molecular units provides cells with a wider range of functions.

Objectives:SWBAT:

-identify the structure of proteins

-describe the basic building blocks of proteins
-explain the great variety of proteins and how it relates to the many functions -construct
and breakdown a protein

Standards: Acorn: I-A Topics: organic molecules in living things

Process:

Art-Mrs. Armstrong

Lecture/Discussion-Proteins and Nucleic Acids

Organic Modeling Lab-Protein peptides and polypeptides

Using Excel, analyse Food Nutrient data to complete lab chapters 4 and 5 of
research protocol.

Closure: Answers to student questions. Discussion and demonstration of what

significant means in science using the Pearson Correlation test and correlation table.

HW: Study. Read Ch. 4, 5 ; Complete guided readings for Chapters 3, 4, 5. Test soon.
Finish Food Nutrient Lab Chapters 1,2,3,4,5 mini-report

Materials: Models

Consumables: paper Notes:

Safety:

Terms:

protein
peptide
dipeptide polypeptide
amino acids primary structure secondary structure tertiary structure quaternary structure

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1.9 BioMed Macromolecules: Nucleic Acids Rabold

Standards

4.A.1: The subcomponents of biological molecules and their sequence determine

the properties of that molecule.
4.A.2: The structure and function of subcellular components, and their
interactions, provide essential cellular processes.
4.B.1: Interactions between molecules affect their structure and function.
4.C.1: Variation in molecular units provides cells with a wider range of functions.

Objectives:SWBAT:
-explain the structure of nucleic acids
-identify the parts of nucleic acids
-test food items for presence of macromolecules -observe positive tests for organic
molecules in food

Standards: Acorn: I-A Topics: Organic Molecules in organisms Process:

Dr. Reiser-8:00-9:00 Lecture/Discussion-Nucleic Acids Review discussion and practice

problems.

Closure: Review discussion and practice problems.

HW: Study. Read Ch. 4, 5 ; Complete guided readings for chapters 3, 4, and 5. Study for
test.

Interviews. Food Nutrient Lab due (draft only in lab notebook, charts and graphs in
Excel). Materials: As Per lab handout
Consumables: None
Notes:

Terms:

ribose deoxyribose phosphate nitrogen base guanine cytosine adenine thymine uracil