Wednesday, January 2, 2012 - WUP #1

WARM UP #1

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 3 o'clock partner
2. Warm Up Journals to be submitted by end of period.   
3. Identify two (2) goals you would like to accomplish as we enter this new year.  Be sure your goals are SMART - Specific Measurable Attainable Realistic and Time Bound 
4. Complete the Poll Everywhere Activity - You will need a wireless or mobile device in order to do it.   

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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 Summary 
• Today I learned....
• Tomorrow I need .... 

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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