Standard II - Molecules and Cells
Students will understand that all organisms are composed of one or more cells that are; made of molecules, come from preexisting cells, and perform life functions.
OBJECTIVE 1
Describe the fundamental chemistry of living cells.
a) I can identify the 6 major chemical elements found in cells (CHNOPS)
b) I can explain the function of the 4 major groups of macromolecules in living organisms (proteins, carbohydrates, lipids and nucleic acids)
c) I can explain how the properties of water contribute to the maintenance of cells and living organisms
d) I can explain the role of enzymes within cells
Activities:
Assessments:
All Assessments are found on Google Classroom
OBJECTIVE 2
Describe the flow of energy and matter in cellular function.
a) Distinguish between autotrophic and heterotrophic cells.
b) Illustrate the cycling of matter and the flow of energy through photosynthesis and respiration.
c) Measure the production of one or more of the products of either photosynthesis or respiration.
Activities:
Assessments:
All Assessments are found on Google Classroom
OBJECTIVE 3
Describe the fundamental chemistry of living cells.
a) I can describe the differences in structures and functions between autotrophic and heterotrophic organisms
b) I can diagram the cycling of matter and flow of energy through photosynthesis and respiration
c) I can explain the relationship between the processes of photosynthesis and respiration
d) I can explain the differences between aerobic and anaerobic respiration and describe the advantages of aerobic respiration
e) I can perform an experiment to measure the products of photosynthesis or respiration and explain the results
Activities
a.b.c.d. - cK-12 - Assignments
a.b.c.d.e. - QUIZLET
a. - Amoeba Sisters Mitosis Worksheet
b. - Cell Theory Practice
c. - Amoeba Sisters Cell Transport Worksheet
d. - Amoeba Sisters Cell Worksheet
Labs
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