Chemistry and Biochemistry
In this unit, we focus on the important molecules and their building blocks that make up living organisms.
Worksheets and Labs
Exploring Atoms: This packet is meant to help you review what makes up an atom and some major properties of atoms.
Periodic Table Webquest: The goal of this assignment is to help you review the information that is found in the Periodic Table. You should be well versed on everything from the history of the periodic table to what valence electrons are. ***Making Calculations: If you know the type of atom and the number of neutrons can you figure out the mass and the number of protons? This worksheet will help you practice this skill. THIS IS A GOOD REVIEW FOR THE QUIZ!! Bonding and Chemical Formulas: After completing this worksheet you should be able to write a chemical formula for an ionic compound. Biochemistry Packet: You will be completing this packet in chunks outside of class. The idea of this packet is that it will help reinforce what you learn from class discussions, activities and labs. Bonding Power Point: This is a power point of the notes hat we went through for the major types of bonds. The information is good to refresh your memory! Acid Base Lab: There are several goals for this lab. The first is that you will learn some of the basic properties of acids and bases. The second is that you will learn how three different acid/base indicators work. The final big goal of this lab is that you learn what a buffer is, how it works and why buffers are important to living things. Acid Base Worksheet: This sheet will help you practice the pH scale and major properties of acids and bases. Quiz Review: This will help you understand what you will be expected to know on the quiz. It lists the major topics and ideas that will be covered. Molecules of Biological Importance: Using three dimensional models we are going to build and learn about four important functional groups Organic Molecule Powerpoint: This powerpoint contaisn information on what it means to be an organic molecule and our first three major macromolecules - carbohydrates, proteins and lipids. Paper Models of Carbohydrates, Lipids and Proteins: We will use these paper models to gain a better understanding of the building blocks for these important macromolecules. Thanks to teacher Mrs. Kim Foglia for her creativity and willingness to share such a great visual activity. Macromolecule Graphic Organizers: These graphic organizers will help you sort through the important information about each of the different macromolecules. Macromolecule Practice Pages: There is a specific practice page for each macromolecule to help you practice and synthesize the information we have been discussing in class. Macromolecule Cheat Sheet: This is a very great resource to help you keep all of the macromolecules straight. Functional Group Review: On this page, you should be circling and naming all of the functional groups that you can find. By the end you will be an expert. Chemical Testing for Macromolecules: This lab is a major culmination of the unit. We will be using chemical tests to determine which macromolecules are present in unknown substances. |
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Online Resource
Below is a link to a very helpful free online textbook. Your textbook should still be your primary resource, however this is a great tool if you need a second source or if you left your book at school.
Chapter: The Chemistry of Life
Chapter: The Chemistry of Life