FCS Science Student Guide Biology Unit 1: Biochemistry

Unit 1: Biochemistry

Objective: By the end of this unit, you will be able to design a personalized study tool or process by using learning targets, success criteria, and related learning experiences.

STANDARD

SB1. Obtain, evaluate, and communicate information to analyze the nature of the relationships between structures and functions in living cells.

c. Construct arguments supported by evidence to relate the structure of macromolecules (carbohydrates, proteins, lipids, and nucleic acids) to their interactions in carrying out cellular processes.

(Clarification statement: The function of proteins as enzymes is limited to a conceptual understanding.)

VOCABULARY

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  • activation energy

  • active site

  • amino acid

  • carbohydrate

  • catalyst

  • disaccharide

  • enzyme

  • lipid

  • macromolecule

  • monomer

  • monosaccharide

  • nucleic acid

  • nucleotide

  • pH

  • phospholipid

  • polymer

  • polysaccharide

  • protein

  • reaction rate

  • substrate

ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS

EQ 1: What are the four major classes of macromolecules, and what are their basic building blocks?

EQ 2: What is the relationship between the structure of each macromolecule and their cellular functions?

EQ 3: How do enzymes act as biological catalysts?

EQ 4: How do various pH and temperatures impact rate of reaction?

Learning Target

Success Criteria

I AM LEARNING…HOW, TO, ABOUT…

  • about the structure of the four macromolecules (Carbohydrates, Proteins, Lipids, Nucleic Acids) (S)

I WILL KNOW I AM SUCCESSFUL WHEN I CAN…

  • identify the structure of carbohydrates, proteins, lipids, and nucleic acids.

LEARNING EXPERIENCES:

Learning Target

Success Criteria

I AM LEARNING…HOW, TO, ABOUT…

  • how the structure of the four macromolecules relates to their functions. (R)

I WILL KNOW I AM SUCCESSFUL WHEN I CAN…

  • identify the functions of carbohydrates, proteins, lipids, and nucleic acids.

LEARNING EXPERIENCES:

  • Identifying macromolecules lab

Learning Target

Success Criteria

I AM LEARNING…HOW, TO, ABOUT…

  • to provide evidence to relate the structure of macromolecules to their functions. (K)

I WILL KNOW I AM SUCCESSFUL WHEN I CAN…

  • construct an argument to relate the function of a macromolecule and how it relates to its structure.

LEARNING EXPERIENCES:

  • Exploring diabetes

Learning Target

Success Criteria

I AM LEARNING…HOW, TO, ABOUT…

  • how enzymes act as biological catalysts. (R)

I WILL KNOW I AM SUCCESSFUL WHEN I CAN…

  • describe the function of enzymes as catalysts

LEARNING EXPERIENCES:

  • Enzyme modeling

Learning Target

Success Criteria

I AM LEARNING…HOW, TO, ABOUT…

  • how enzymes are affected by changes in temperature and pH. (R)

I WILL KNOW I AM SUCCESSFUL WHEN I CAN…

  • describe what happens to enzymes when exposed to temperatures and pH outside of their normal range.

  • Learning Target

Success Criteria

I AM LEARNING…HOW, TO, ABOUT…

  • to analyze models of enzymes, showing their specificity to the substrate they act on. (S)

I WILL KNOW I AM SUCCESSFUL WHEN I CAN…

  • analyze and create models of enzymes and substrates.

LEARNING EXPERIENCES:

  • Enzyme practice

📘 How to Create Your Own Study Guide

Use the tools below—standards, vocabulary, learning targets, and success criteria—to make a personalized and effective study guide.

1. Start with the Learning Targets

  • Read each learning target carefully.

  • Reword it in your own words to make sure you understand it.

  • Write it at the top of your study guide section.

2. Break It Down with the Success Criteria

  • Under each learning target, list the success criteria.

  • These are your "checkpoints"—they tell you exactly what you need to know or do.

  • Turn each one into a question or prompt to quiz yourself.

3. Use Vocabulary to Build Understanding

  • Highlight or list key vocabulary terms related to each learning target.

  • Define them in your own words.

  • Add examples, diagrams, or symbols to help remember their meanings.

4. Connect to the Standards

  • Look at the unit standards to understand the big picture.

  • Write a short summary of how each learning target helps meet the standard.

  • This helps you see how all the parts fit together.

5. Add Your Own Notes and Visuals

  • Include notes from class, textbook, or assignments.

  • Use charts, concept maps, or diagrams for visual learning.

  • Create flashcards, timelines, or flowcharts as needed.

6. Check Yourself

  • Review each section: Can you explain it to someone else?

  • Use the success criteria to test what you’ve mastered and what needs more review.