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Big Idea:
Big Idea:
Understand how biological molecules provide structure and interact together to support life processes.
Student Expectations:
Student Expectations:
Priority TEKS
Priority TEKS
B.4B investigate and explain cellular processes, including homeostasis and transport of molecules
B.9A compare the functions of different types of biomolecules, including carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, and nucleic acids
B.9C identify and investigate the role of enzymes
B.12D describe the flow of matter through the carbon and nitrogen cycles and explain the consequences of disrupting these cycles
Focus TEKS
Focus TEKS
B.5B describe the roles of DNA, ribonucleic acid (RNA), and environmental factors in cell differentiation
B. 10C analyze the levels of organization in biological systems and relate the levels to each other and to the whole system
Ongoing TEKS
Ongoing TEKS
B.1A demonstrate safe practices during laboratory and field investigations
B.1B demonstrate an understanding of the use and conservation of resources and the proper disposal or recycling of materials
B.2D distinguish between scientific hypotheses and scientific theories
B.2E plan and implement descriptive, comparative, and experimental investigations, including asking questions, formulating testable hypotheses, and selecting equipment and technology
B.2F collect and organize qualitative and quantitative data and make measurements with accuracy and precision using tools such as data-collecting probes, standard laboratory glassware, microscopes, various prepared slides, stereoscopes, metric rulers, balances, gel electrophoresis apparatuses, micropipettes, hand lenses, Celsius thermometers, hot plates, lab notebooks or journals, timing devices, Petri dishes, lab incubators, dissection equipment, meter sticks, and models, diagrams, or samples of biological specimens or structures
B.2G analyze, evaluate, make inferences, and predict trends from data
B.2H communicate valid conclusions supported by the data through methods such as lab reports, labeled drawings, graphic organizers, journals, summaries, oral reports, and technology-based reports
B.3B communicate and apply scientific information extracted from various sources such as current events, published journal articles, and marketing materials
B.3C draw inferences based on data related to promotional materials for products and services
Student Learning Targets:
Student Learning Targets:
- I will differentiate and provide examples of the biomolecules and their functions.
- I will analyze how metabolic processes synthesize or break down biomolecules.
- I will identify and explain the “lock and key model” as it relates to substrate and active site.
- I will interpret enzymatic activities using graphs and charts.
- I will compare and contrast exothermic and endothermic reactions.
Essential Questions:
Essential Questions:
- What role does water play in the function of biological molecules?
- How do the biological molecules function in maintaining life?
- How does an enzyme speed up a chemical reaction?
- What role do enzymes play in chemical processes that sustain life?
- How can environmental factors affect enzyme activity?
Extra Information:
Extra Information:
Adopted Textbook: Biology, Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, Holt McDougal
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