Students will be taking the Learning Schedule Assessment on October 22-23, 2012. Below is the information students need to review to be prepared. The Learning Schedule Assessment is worth 60 points and can improve students' grades in the referenced standards. This means that a failing student could theoretically bring their grade up to an A if they scored a perfect score and easily pass the quarter even without a perfect score (as long as they show they can meet/master the referenced standards). Note: A perfect score on an LSA has been accomplished 6 times in 6 years (4 times last academic school year) with numerous others earning A's. However, STUDYING IS VITAL!
BENCHMARKS:
SC.912.N.1.6 Describe how scientific inferences are drawn from scientific observations and provide examples from the content being studied.
SC.912.L.18.12 Discuss the properties of water that contribute to Earth's suitability as an environment for life: cohesive behavior, ability to moderate temperature, expansion upon freezing, and versatility as a solvent.
SC.912.L.18.11 Describe the basic molecular structure and primary functions of the four categories of biological macromolecules.
SC.912.L.18.11 Explain the role of enzymes as catalysts that lower the activation energy of biological reactions. Identify factors such as pH and temperature adn their effect on enzymes.
OBJECTIVES
1. Distinguish between observations and inferences.
2. Observe and classify objects as living or non-living based on the characteristics of living things.
3. Demonstrate some of the unique properties of water to include polarity, solubility, cohesion, adhesion, changes in state, and pH.
4. Explain the structure of the water molecule and role of hydrogen bonding in a droplet of water.
5. Be able to compare and contrast the structures and functions of the four major carbon-based compounds.
6. Describe the properties of the carbon atom that contribute to the formation of macromolecules.
7. Describe how reactions release and absorb energy.
8. Describe how enzymes in organisms act as catalysts.
9. Describe how pH and temperature affect enzyme activity.
Essential Questions
1. What inferences can we make about living things from our observations?
2. How do the unique properties of water allow life to exist on Earth?
3. How do the different carbon-based compounds meet our needs?
4. Why are the actions of enzymes important to us? How can changes in an enzyme's surroundings influence its action?
Textbook Resource
Section 1.1-1.2 - Characteristics of Living Things
Section 1.3 - Scientific Method
Section 2.2 - Properties of Water
Section 2.3 - Carbon-based Molecules/Macromolecules
Section 2.4 - Chemical Enzymes and Reactions
Other Study Resources
Biology Interactive Review
Click on the arrow on the left hand side of the above referenced page to select your chapter. We're in Chapter 1 and Chapter 2. Section references are above to assist you.
