Lesson Sequence

This lesson plan introduces students to the concept of ionic bonds, covalent bonds, polarity, and intermolecular forces. This knowledge is needed for students before moving onto the concepts of macromolecules. This lesson contains a few simulations to help students explore the different bonds. There is no evaluation for this lesson plan; instead it is to provide students with enough chemistry background to move onto macromolecules. 

This lesson plan introduces students to the concept of macromolecules: carbohydrates, proteins, lipids, and nucleic acids. Students will learn about the structure of each macromolecule along with its function. This lesson plan does contain an evaluation. It is a case study where students will identify the ingredients of a granola bar and apply their understanding of macromolecules to the case. Aspects of EDI is addressed throughout the lesson as we research and talk about discoveries and contributions from scientists all over the world. 

This lesson plan introduces students to eukaryotic cells. The focus is on plant and animal cells, there will be no mention of prokaryotic cells. However, if it is brought up in discussion, it will be limited. This lesson plan is short on direct instruction. Students will be required to do most of the research about the organelles found in cells. There is no evaluation. However, students will present their learning/research on organelles to the class (e.g., song, poem, rap, role play, etc). 

This lesson plan introduces students to the concept of cell membrane transport. We will discuss passive and active transport. There is a dry lab that will extend on this topic to look at factors that affect the rate of diffusion across a membrane. The evaluation in this lesson plan is in the form of a role-play, where students will be required to role play the different types of cell membrane transport. This is not a presentation, but it will be pre-recorded and submitted.