Biochemistry

Monday 12/18/2023

Today's Focus: 

Catalase Labs Review / Nucleic Acids / Biomolecules Review

Bell Question

• 1. With your partners:

     1. • Determine the monomers that are released from foods when your body digests, through hydrolysis, di and polysaccharides, triglycerides, phospholipids and proteins.

          1. • Can you also identify the monomers of nucleic acids?

        • Identify the type of molecule that can break down these polymers.

        • Discuss the actual problem that Claire faced and the solution to her problem.

Today's In-class Tasks

• 1. Today we will discuss the results to the  Honors Enzyme Denaturation Lab and the Impacts of Varied Substrate Concentrations on Enzyme Activity lab 

     • • In doing so we will discuss the slides from the Proteins lecture notes that pertain to factors that impact enzyme activity

  2. We will then briefly discuss nucleic Acids. Here is the link to my  Lipids and Nucleic Acid Lecture Notes

  3. The remainder of the block will be spent preparing for the unit test.

Assignment(s):

• 1. Finish reading and taking notes on Module 6, Lesson 2  - Chemical Reactions

     1. • For extra credit and the opportunity of a test re-take, take OUTLINE style notes 

  2. Prepare for the test that will be given on Wednesday, 12/20.

     1. • The study guide above is final.

Supportive Media

Thursday 12/14/2023

Today's Focus: 

Impacts of Varied Substrate Concentrations on Enzyme Activity

Bell Question

• 1. You will be handed a copy of the Impacts of Varied Substrate Concentrations on Enzyme Activity lab sheet.

     1. • Read through the Background Information and Procedures.

Today's In-class Tasks

• 1. Students will complete the Impacts of Varied Substrate Concentrations on Enzyme Activity lab sheet

     • • Class Data will be collected in a shared spreadsheet, given in Google Classroom

  2. Any time remaining in the block will be spent working on the Enzymes STEM case in Gizmos

     • • Gizmos login link

Assignment(s):

• 1. Answer the questions on the last page of the  Impacts of Varied Substrate Concentrations on Enzyme Activity lab sheet

  2. Complete the Enzymes STEM case in Gizmos

  3. Read and take notes on Module 6, Lesson 2  - Chemical Reactions

     1. • For extra credit and the opportunity of a test re-take, take OUTLINE style notes 

  4. Prepare for the test that will be given on Wednesday, 12/20.

     1. • The study guide above is final.

Supportive Media

1. Gizmos login link

Tuesday 12/12/2023

Focus: Protein Structure and Enzymes

Bell Question:

1. Thought Question: Why do egg whites turn white and solid when cooked?

Today's In-Class/Remote Class Tasks:

1. We will go over Protein Structure and enzymes; I am including my lecture notes on Proteins 

2. After we finish discussing proteins, students will complete the Honors Enzyme Denaturation Lab

   1. • This lab will NOT be submitted today but will be submitted after our last enzyme lab

Assignments

1. Finish reading and taking notes on  Module 6 - Lesson 4, The Building Blocks of Life. 

2. Begin Reading and taking notes on Module 6, Lesson 2  - Chemical Reactions

   1. • For extra credit and the opportunity of a test re-take, take OUTLINE style notes 

Supportive Media

1. Proteins  lecture notes

2. Bioman - Enzymatic webpage

Friday 12/8/2023

Today's Focus:  Lipids / Amino Acids & Proteins

Bell Question

1. Take out your What is a lipid? packet and finish the last 2 pages, if not done already

Today's In-class Tasks

• 1. We will start class by reviewing the JSMol Lipids assignment

  2. We will then go over the last 2 pages of the  What is a lipid? packet and review final points in my Lipids and Nucleic Acid Lecuture Notes

  3. We will discuss the Amino Acids and Proteins. I am providing you with my the Proteins & Enzymes Lecture notes.

     1. • Io our discussion we will go over the basic structure of amino acids, the monomers of proteins, and students will complete the Amino Acids Breakdown worksheet.

          • • From the molecular parts box students will remove the pieces listed below  Once pieces are removed, each group will construct 2 amino acids, each with a different color R group.

              • • • 4 black (C)

                  • 8 white (H)

                  • 4 blue (O)

                  • 2 purple (N)

                  • 2 green/yellow/red, you pick (R)

  4. If time permits students will start the homework assignment . Student should go to the Bioman - Enzymatic webpage

     1. • • • Work through the "What are Enzymes", "Specificity", "Experiments", and "Quiz" (I know the games are stupid BUT you will get an understanding of the job of enzymes!)

            • Then click "Go to Score Sheet," TYPE YOUR NAME on the score sheet and take a screen shot of this page. I am not sure if the Screen Shot button works as I could not get it to work. YOU MUST HAVE A SCORE OF 90% OR HIGHER. If not, do it again.

              • • You will need to submit your screen shot to Google Classroom

Assignment(s):

• 1. Complete the Bioman - Enzymatic  and submit the screenshot to Google Classroom.

  2. Continue reading and taking notes on  Module 6 - Lesson 4, The Building Blocks of Life

     1. • For extra credit and the opportunity of a test re-take, take OUTLINE style notes 

          • The remainder of the unit will be done using Cornell Notes 

  3. If you plan on retaking the test (max score 90% and 1 re-take per semester) you must

     1. • have taken completed notes for the unit and credited points for those notes

        • email me ( nbattagliese@rsu21.net ) to notify me of your intent

        • Take the test in the library by 2:15 on Friday, 12/8 (2:15 is the end time and not the beginning time)

        • If you need help with understanding content please make arrangements with me; I am happy to work with any and all students

Supportive Media

1. Carbohydrate Modeling Lab handout

2. Functional Group Chart

Wednesday 12/6/2023

Today's Focus:  Lipids

Bell Question

• 1. Pick-up a What is a lipid? packet from the podium

     1. • Read Part A, pages 1 - 4. Do NOT start Part B.

Today's In-class Tasks

• 1. We will start class by reviewing the JSMol Carbohydrate assignment, due last class and returned in Google Classroom

  2. We will then use the What is a lipid? packet to go over different types of lipids.

     1. • We will also use the molecular model pieces to build a triglyceride and a phospholipid

  3. We will finish with a video on Lipids.

     1. • If time permits we will do a nutritional label activity on fats

Assignment(s):

• 1. Continue reading and taking notes on  Module 6 - Lesson 4, The Building Blocks of Life

     1. • For extra credit and the opportunity of a test re-take, take OUTLINE style notes 

          • The remainder of the unit will be done using Cornell Notes 

  2. If you plan on retaking the test (max score 90% and 1 re-take per semester) you must

     1. • have taken completed notes for the unit and credited points for those notes

        • email me ( nbattagliese@rsu21.net ) to notify me of your intent

        • Take the test in the library by 2:15 on Friday, 12/8 (2:15 is the end time and not the beginning time)

        • If you need help with understanding content please make arrangements with me; I am happy to work with any and all students

Supportive Media

1. Carbohydrate Modeling Lab handout

2. Functional Group Chart

Monday 12/4/2023

Today's Focus:  Carbohydrates

Bell Question

• 1. Take out your Carbohydrate Modeling Lab handout

Today's In-class Tasks

• 1. We will start the class by looking over the Chemistry of Life test.

  2. We will discuss the answers to the Carbohydrate Modeling Activity 

     1. • I will share the answers to the Carbohydrates JSMol Activity after I look over papers

  3. I will then lecture on the origins and usage of carbohydrates. Here is the link to my Carbohydrate Lecture Notes

     1. • It is expected you take additional notes

  4. Students will then be given the What is a lipid? worksheet and we will begin to work through parts of this worksheet.

     1. • The remainder of this worksheet is NOT homework.

Assignment(s):

• 1. Complete the Lipids JSmol activity, given in Google Classroom

  2. Continue reading and taking notes on  Module 6 - Lesson 4, The Building Blocks of Life

     1. • For extra credit and the opportunity of a test re-take, take OUTLINE style notes 

          • The remainder of the unit will be done using Cornell Notes 

  3. If you plan on retaking the test (max score 90% and 1 re-take per semester) you must

     1. • have taken completed notes for the unit and credited points for those notes

        • email me ( nbattagliese@rsu21.net ) to notify me of your intent

        • Take the test in the library by 2:15 on Friday, 12/8 (2:15 is the end time and not the beginning time)

        • If you need help with understanding content please make arrangements with me; I am happy to work with any and all students

Supportive Media

1. Carbohydrate Modeling Lab handout

2. Functional Group Chart

Thursday 11/30/2023

Today's Focus:  Carbohydrates

Bell Question

• 1. Open this JSmol webpage on Glucose, it takes a minute or so.

     1. • We will discuss how to use this JSmol site.

          1. • You will need to be able to navigate the models and site in order to complete your homework

Today's In-class Tasks

• 1. We begin a dry lab with molecular models.  Follow the directions on the Carbohydrate Modeling Lab handout.  Answer all questions on the handout.

     1. 1. • The handout indicates that oxygen should be represented by red pieces. NOT CORRECT. Oxygen should be represented by the small, blue piece that has two posts

           • BUILD THE THREE MONOSACCHARIDES ON PAGE 2.

           • WITH YOUR GLUCOSE & FRUCTOSE MODELS, BUILD A DISACCHARIDE (PAGE 3)

           • The short videos below will help you with #11, on page 3

           • MAKE 3 GLUCOSE MOLECULES AND BUILD A POLYSACCHARIDE (PAGE 4)

  2. Once finished with the model lab, students are to start the homework.

Assignment(s):

• 1. Complete the Carbohydrate JSmol activity, given in Google Classroom

  2. Continue reading and taking notes on  Module 6 - Lesson 4, The Building Blocks of Life

     1. • For extra credit and the opportunity of a test re-take, take OUTLINE style notes 

          • The remainder of the unit will be done using Cornell Notes 

Supportive Media

1. Carbohydrate Modeling Lab handout

2. Functional Group Chart

Tuesday 11/28/2023

Today's Focus: 

Carbon Compounds & Carbohydrates

Bell Question

• 1. Open the Carbon Molecules handout in Kami, it was given to you in Google Classroom.

Today's In-class Tasks

• 1. We will start class by changing seats/groups 

  2. We will then use the molecular model kits and the Carbon Molecules handout; follow the directions of the teacher.

  3. We will also discuss functional groups.  You will need to know all of the functional groups in this Functional Group Chart

  4. If time permits, we will begin a dry lab with molecular models.  Follow the directions on the Carbohydrate Modeling Lab handout.  Answer all questions on the handout.

     1. 1. • The short videos below will help you with #11

Assignment(s):

• 1. Begin reading and taking notes on  Module 6 - Lesson 4, The Building Blocks of Life

     1. • For extra credit and the opportunity of a test re-take, take OUTLINE style notes 

          • The remainder of the unit will be done using Cornell Notes 

Supportive Media

1. Carbohydrate Modeling Lab handout

2. Functional Group Chart