AGENDAS FOR THE WEEK: Feb 5 – Feb 9
MONDAY & TUESDAY WEDNESDAY & THURSDAY
Objective(s): SWBAT
*Name the factors that affect enzyme activity
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CCSS/NGSSS: SC.912.L.18.1: Describe the
basic molecular structures and primary functions
of the four major categories of biological
macromolecules.
SC.912.L.18.12: Discuss the special 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: Explain the role of enzymes as
catalysts that lower the activation energy of
biochemical reactions. Identify factors, such
as pH and temperature, and their effect on
enzyme activity
Engage: Recall toothpickase lab, ask what results
they found and how they interpreted the results,
P
what the results mean
Explore
L Explain: Videos on factors that affect enzyme
activity and notes
Elaborate
A Elaborate
Objective(s): SWBAT
* *Describe the three components of cell theory
CCSS/NGSSS: SC.912.L.18.1: Describe the basic
molecular structures and primary functions of the
four major categories of biological
macromolecules.
SC.912.L.18.12: Discuss the special 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: Explain the role of enzymes as
catalysts that lower the activation energy of
biochemical reactions. Identify factors, such
as pH and temperature, and their effect on enzyme
activity
Engage
Explore
Explain: Rate my words and self-evaluation on
new unit: Cell Structure and Function (this is a
routine done by mentor at the beginning of each
unit, it will be compared to the same routine done
at the end of the unit) (15 min)
Elaborate
FRIDAY
Objective(s): SWBAT
*Differentiate between eukaryotic and
prokaryotic cells
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CCSS/NGSSS: SC.912.L.14.1: Describe the
scientific theory of cells (cell theory) and relate
the history of its discovery to the process of
science.
SC.912.L.14.2: Relate structure to function for
the components of plant and animal cells.
Explain the role of cell membranes as a highly
selective barrier (passive and active transport).
Engage: Ask students what a cell is. Probing
questions from there. (e.g. “Are they alive? How
do you know? What does it mean to be alive?
What are they made of? What do they look like?
What things are made of cells?” (5-10 minutes)
(Motivation, hopefully, and eliciting prior
knowledge)
Explore: Microscope lab, working in groups
(limited number of microscopes) observing
prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells and comparing
(60 min) (Relevant phenomena)
Explain: Venn diagram comparing prokaryotic
and eukaryotic cells. (30 min)
TedEd video: Wacky History of Cell Theory,
timeline (10 min)
 Evaluate and Summary: Review in preparation Evaluate and Summary: Exam on entire Evaluate and Summary: Small formative
for exam on unit. Kahoot game Chemistry of Life Unit (most of class) assessment (possibly Look Back or Point of

N Most Significance) (5 min)

Resources: Toothpickase lab provided by mentor, Kahoot Exam provided by mentor teacher, self-evaluation Microscopes and slides provided by school,
game online, videos from Study.com form and rate my words provided by mentor video provided on Canvas, Venn diagram
provided to students