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Tuesday, September 18, 2012

Lesson Plans - "Carbon-Based Compounds"

Standard: SC.912.L.18.11 Describe the basic molecular structure and primary functions of the four categories of biological macromolecules. (moderate)
Objectives:
1. Be able to compare and contrast the structures and functions of the four major carbon-based compounds
2. Describe the properties of the carbon atom that contribute to the formation of macromolecules.
Daily Essential Question
How do the different carbon-based compounds meet our needs? Agenda
ENGAGE: How Well Do I Know These Words - Carbon-Based Compounds, Life's Backbone
EXPLORE: Nutrition Think/Pair/Share
EXPLAIN: Cornell Notes + "Carbon-Based Compounds"
EXTEND: Question Set 3A (Remediation), Question Set 3B (Enrichment); Carbon-based compounds Concept Map
EVALUATE: Macromolecules Quiz
Vocabulary: amino acid, carbohydrate, covalent bond, fatty acid, glycerol, inorganic, lipid, monomer, nucleic acid, organic, polymer, protein