Biomolecules Lesson 1

​Biology, Lesson 1 Biomolecules LO: compare the functions of different types of biomolecules, including carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, and nucleic acids.


TEKS: Bio.9A Compare the functions of different types of biomolecules, including carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, and nucleic acids

​Unit 1 Biomolecules

Do Now Quick Response

​What do you know about biomolecules?

Sentence stems

I think biomolecules are....

One thing I know about biomolecules is.....

Table Talk

1. Observe the items on the table.

2. As a team, sort the items into groups. Discuss your rationale for your choices. You must have at least two groups of items.
   3. One person will share your discussion results with the class.

   Sentence stem:
   We sorted the items into _______ groups based on______

​Choral Response What are the 4 Biomolecules?

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Table Talk

​Take out the items your group sorted at the begining of class

Sort the items into the 4 biomoleculues using the chart paper provided.
Answer the following in your journal.
** How did you have to change your original grouping?
Sentence stem:
We changed our original groups to______ because________

You will have 5 minutes at each station.

You will fold this paper in half and glue it in your journal.

Using the materials at each station, fill out the biomolecule comparison chart.

Biomolecules Stations Activity

Match

Match the following

• Builds muscle

• Makes up the cell membrane.

• Stores genetic information.

• Short term energy

• Proteins

Protein

Lipid

Nucleic Acid

Carbohydrates

Speeds up chemical reactions

• Protein

• Lipid

• Nucleic Acid

• Carbohydrates

• Speeds up chemical reactions

Compare and Contrast the Biomolecules. Each team will be given a pair of biomolecules.

1. Using the Venn Diagram, compare and contrast the two biomolecules.
2. Write a summary paragraph.
3. Choose two students to share out.

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Literacy in Science

Whip Around
What did you learn about Biomolecules?
Sentence stem options
-All biomolecules .....
-I learned that biomolecules are important because.......-
One way lipids are different from carbohydrates is.....
-Nucleic Acids consists of......
-Biomolecules consist of...

-An example of a _______ is________

Lipids or fats are broken down into_______

(write your answer on the whiteboard)

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​White Board

​Given a prompt and STAAR questions, students will identify and compare the functions of biomolecules.

​DOL

Multiple Choice

A student creates a Venn diagram comparing and contrasting carbohydrates to lipids. Which function below should be recorded in the shared space of the Venn diagram?

• Structural Support for cell walls

• Hormone Production

• Catalyst for chemical reactions

• Energy storage

Multiple Choice

Which statement compare a function of lipid and protein in a human cell?

• Proteins provide energy for cellular processes. Lipids catalyze chemical reactions in the cell.

• Proteins catalyze chemical reactions in the cell. Lipids allow for transport of certain molecules into and out of the cell.

• Proteins allow for transport into and out of the cell. Lipids store genetic information

• Proteins store genetic information. Lipids provide energy for cellular processes.

Categorize

Options (12)

Fatty Acids

Monosacharride

Glucose

Amino Acids

Genetic information

Nucleotides

Catalyze chemical reactions in cells.

Long term energy storage

Categorize the options into the right categories

CARBOHYDRATES

LIPIDS

PROTEINS

NUCLEIC ACID

Hotspot

Which image shows an example of the genetic material of all living things?

Independent Practice

Group 2

Guided Practice Questions

​Group 1

DOL Data Review