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Unit 3-A: The
Chemistry of Life
by S. Henderson
Manzano H.S.
October 2004
1. Describe the structure of an atom,
2. Identify certain elements that are essential to
human health,
3. Explain the importance of chemical bonds in the
stability of chemical compounds,
4. Describe the physical and chemical properties of
water that make it unique,
5. Name four types of polymers that are unique
to all life forms, and
6. Explain how each of these polymers is formed.
Assignment Checklist: You may turn in work that adds up to 100
points, not including what is required. Make sure to turn in all
the work for this unit by the due date listed above.
REQUIRED OF EVERYONE:
_____ Test #5: The Chemistry of Life
{A separate
grade}
"C" LEVEL WORK: May not
exceed 60 points
_____ Listen to lecture and take notes. Day
1 2 3 (5 pts/day)
_____ Make foldable(s) for vocabulary terms. Learn
them. I will randomly choose 10 and ask you about them.
You’ll get one point for every one you get right. 10 pts
_____ Make a concept map (brainstorm) using all the bolded
vocabulary words in the chapter. 10 pts
_____ Test the pH of the substances provided. Make a
colored pH scale like the one on p. 172-173. 10 pts
_____ Do the Section Review questions for Ch. 7. 10
pts/Review
_____ Rewrite Section Objectives as questions and answer
them. 2 pts/Objective
_____ Build a 3-D model of an atom. Label the nucleus,
protons, electrons, and neutrons. 10 pts
_____ Refer to Table 7.1 (p. 161). Pick 10 elements and
list sources of these elements. 5 pts
_____ Write a song that summarizes Chapter 7.
10 pts
_____ Do the activity “Organic Molecules & Simple
Reactions.” You’ll need a ball-n-stick kit. 10
pts
_____ Do the worksheet “Writing Balanced Chemical
Equations.” 10 pts
_____ Do any 2 worksheets for Chapter 7. 5
pts/WS
"B" LEVEL WORK: Choose
only
one assignment from the following options.
Note: Since all B Level work involves labs, LAB DAYS ARE
_____________________________________
_____ Do the “Solution Density” Lab. Refer to the
accompanying handout. 15 pts
_____ Go through the “Properties of Water” demonstration.
Answer the questions on the accompanying handout. 10 pts
_____ Does temperature affect the activity of an enzyme?
Refer to p. 182 of your book. 15 pts
_____ What fruits contain enzymes that act on protein?
Refer to the accompanying handout. 15 pts
"A" LEVEL WORK: Choose
only
one assignment from the following. All will involve some research.
_____ Based on what you learned about lipids (fats), proteins,
and carbohydrates, do some research on the Atkins diet and write a
350-word essay about whether you think it is a GOOD idea or a BAD idea.
Make sure to cite your sources. 25 pts
_____ Develop PowerPoint presentation that discusses the pros and
cons of taking vitamin supplements. Relate your presentation to
what you learned about the polymers we studied in this part of Unit
3. Refer to the “Vitamins Presentation” handout for some
guidelines. 25 pts
_____ Develop a survey about exercise. Survey at least 10
people that you know. Graphically summarize
the results of your survey. Design a 3-5 minute presentation that
tells whether or not you think that
the people surveyed represent the majority of the population in the
U.S. Also, is exercise good or bad
for us? Explain your thoughts. 25 pts
GRADING SCALE
A
B
C D
76 – 100 pts 61 – 75 pts 50 – 60
pts 40 –50 pts
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