Unit 2: Biochemistry
Lesson 1:
The Periodic Table & Lewis Dot Structures
September 02-06
Lesson's PowerPoint
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Supplemental Videos:
Please check out these videos for a better understanding of concepts and ideas discussed in class.
The Octet Rule
Mass Number vs. Atomic Mass
Atomic Mass: Introduction
Valance Electrons & The Periodic Table
Crash Course: The Periodic Table
Elements on the Periodic Table #2
Elements on the Periodic Table: Good Visual/Verbal Descriptions
Elements on the Periodic Table #3
Lesson 2:
Nature of Matter & How Atoms Bond
September 09-12
Lesson's PowerPoint
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I updated the previous PowerPoint to include the Bonding information(in this one) you will need to complete your notes. The PowerPoint done in class was just a review of previous material.
Can You Picture It?
Sharing electrons
Taking electrons
Supplemental Videos
Crash Course: Chemical Bonds
Ionic Bonding Pt. 1
Ionic Bonding Pt.2
Poly Atomic Ions
Ionic Bonds Vs. Molecular (Covalent) Bonds
Polar vs Non-Polar Covalent Molecules
Properties of Water
Lesson 3:
September 13-14
Lesson's PowerPoint
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Lesson Activities & Handouts
Supplemental Videos
Crash Course: Liquid Awesome
TedEd: Polarity of Water
Ameoba Sisters: Properties of Water
Why is water important?
Lesson 4:
Understadning pH: Acids & Bases
September 15-16
*Notes on Acids & Bases and understanding the pH scale were picked up from the Properties of Water Notes. You can get the pH notes from the Properties of Water PowerPoint above.
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If you were absent, click on the pH lab, and follow the directions on the second page. Turn the lab in as soon as possible.
Supplemental Videos
What is the pH scale?
The Dissociation of Water: Forming Ions
Lesson Activities & Handouts
What the pH scale tell us
What Happens When Stuff Dissolves
pH Homework Tips:
When HCl is placed in water, the water dissociates (breaks down) the HCl into ions. Because of the charge of the water molecule, it attacts the H+ from HCl forming a hydronium ion, leaving a Cl- ion.
How NaOH dissociates in water
Lesson 5:
Carbon Compounds: Macromolecules
September 19-20
Lesson's PowerPoint
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Supplemental Videos
Amoeba Sisters: Macromolecules
Crash Course: Biomolecules
NOTE: For the exam, you will have to know the 4 different macromolecules: Carbohydrates, Lipids, Nucleic Acids, and Proteins. You will have to know their monomers (basic building blocks), their functions, and lastly their structures and functional groups. Know what they look like and what atoms make up each!
Ai/Bi Day:
Intervention Day Material
September 21-22
Make-up Day: On intervention day, we utilized the first half of the block to complete The Properties of Water Lab, the pH lab, and the M&M Atomic Modeling Lab. The second half of the class we reviewed with Kahoot (see Review Materials below).
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If you need to complete any of these labs, please set up a time with me so that I can prepare the materials and you can do the lab.
Lesson Activities & Handouts
Lesson 6:
Naming Hydrocarbons
September 23-26
Lesson's PowerPoint
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Lesson Activities & Handouts
Methane
Biomolecule: Carbohydrate
monomer: monosaccharides (C6H12O6)
examples: glucose, fructose, maltose
Biomolecule: Lipids
monomer: glycerol-Fatty acids
examples: fats, oils, waxes & steroids
Biomolecule: Proteins
monomer: amino acids
examples: metabolism & enzymes
Biomolecule: Nucleic Acids
monomer: nucleotides
examples: DNA &RNA
Lesson 7:
Chemical Reactions & Enzymes
September 27-28
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Amoeba Sisters: Enzymes
Mr. Wolkenfeld's Enzyme Song
Review Material
September 29-30
