Thursday, December 3, 2012 - WUP#2

WARM UP #2

Big Idea 2: Biological systems utilize free energy and

molecular building blocks to grow, to reproduce and to

maintain dynamic homeostasis.

Objective:

Students will differentiate between various macromolecule groups in order to explain how structure correlates with function.  

Enduring understanding 4.A: Interactions within biological systems lead to complex properties. 

Essential knowledge 4.A.1: The subcomponents of biological molecules and their sequence determine the properties of that molecule.

Learning Objectives:

• The student is able to explain the connection between the sequence and the subcomponents of a biological polymer and its properties.
• The student is able to refine representations and models to explain how the subcomponents of a biological polymer and their sequence determine the properties of that polymer.
• The student is able to use models to predict and justify that changes in the subcomponents of a biological polymer affect the functionality of the molecule.

Warm Up/Things to Do:

1. Sit with your 10 o'clock partner
2. Complete Concept Check 5.2 (1-2)

        Now Collecting:

1. Foldables - Carbs/Lipids

Today's Menu of Activities/Classwork:

• Notes:  Ch. 5:  The Structure and Function of Macromolecules 
• Organic chemistry is the study of carbon containing compounds
• A few chemical groups are the key to the functioning of biological molecules. 
• Foldable:  Macromolecules

Closure:

• Exit Quiz 

Homework:

• Entry Ticket Quiz Tomorrow 
• Begin Macromolecules Foldable (blue)

The 2-1-4 Challenge - Challenge #9

3 Bonus Points towards next exam

2 Facts:

• This place was home to a once famed abolitionist, runaway slave, abolitionist, who also advocated for civil rights.  This individual was also an author and statesmen.
• From this location, you can take in an awe-inspiring view of our Nation's Capital. 

1 Clue:

• This 6 - 14 bedroom home was built between 1855 and 1859 by an architect from Philadelphia.

4 Pictures:

 

  

SAT Word of the Day:

Wednesday, January 2 – CAVORT (v.) – to frolic, leap, prance
Students should not cavort in the halls because it is so crowded.

Thursday, January 3 – CELESTIAL (adj.) – relating to the sky or heavens
An astronomer is an expert when it comes to celestial bodies.

Friday, January 4 – CHASTISE (v.) – to criticize, to scold
The administrator chastised the student for being late for class five minutes.

Announcements:

• Virtual Chat/Study Sessions Facilitated by Mrs. Berkeley, Led by Study Captains.  Check the following link: www.todaysmeet.com/apbiostudysession

• Please water your plants, which may be found in either Ms. Gunn's or Ms. Siebert's room.

Writing Prompts:

• Delineate -- to describe, portray, or set forth with accuracy or in detail

• Describe -- Give an account in words of (someone or something), including all the relevant characteristics, qualities, or events.
• Contrast -- to compare in order to show unlikeness or differences;
• Defend -- to support an argument, theory, etc.) in the face of criticism; prove the validity of
• Evaluate -- to judge or determine the significance, worth, orquality of

Important Links:

www.tinyurl.com/thebuzzwithberk

www.tinyurl.com/berkeleysymbaloo

www.edmodo.com -- Group Access 9nr351

twitter:  @thebuzzwithberk

study chat room:  www.todaysmeet.com/apbiostudysession

www.masteringbiology.com

Student Access Code:

SSNAST-CLXII-BLAND-HENNA-TOPAZ-MILES

  

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