Metabolism - Amplify Assessments: Critical Juncture Explained

​Amplify assessments are only 12-14 questions but they are all at the apply or analyze level of Bloom's Taxonomy!

Progress Build Level 1: Cells in the body need molecules from outside to function.

The body can function when the cells of the body are getting and using molecules that come from outside the body—from the food we eat and the air we breathe. Oxygen, glucose, and amino acids are molecules the cells need that come from outside the body.

Progress Build Level 2: Systems in the body work together to take in, break down, and deliver needed molecules to the cells.

The body can function when the cells of the body are getting and using molecules that come from outside the body—from the food we eat and the air we breathe. Oxygen, glucose, and amino acids are molecules the cells need that come from outside the body. The digestive system breaks down starch and protein molecules from food into glucose and amino acids, and then the circulatory system transports these molecules to the cells. Also, the respiratory system takes in oxygen molecules from the air, and the circulatory system transports those molecules unchanged to the cells because oxygen molecules are already small enough to fit into cells.

Progress Build Level 3: Cells can use these molecules to release energy for the body to function.

The body can function when the cells of the body are getting and using molecules that come from outside the body—from the food we eat and the air we breathe. Oxygen, glucose, and amino acids are molecules the cells need that come from outside the body. The digestive system breaks down starch and protein molecules from food into glucose and amino acids, and then the circulatory system transports these molecules to the cells. Also, the respiratory system takes in oxygen molecules from the air, and the circulatory system transports those molecules unchanged to the cells because oxygen molecules are already small enough to fit into cells. When glucose and oxygen molecules are both in a cell, they undergo a chemical reaction, called cellular respiration, that releases energy. Cells use the energy released in cellular respiration to function, which allows the whole body to function.

Progress Builds align with Chapter Numbers

​A Progress Build 3:
means you are able to fully articulate understanding of concepts;
receives full credit; 100% = A

​A Progress Build 2:
means you are able to partially articulate understanding of concepts;
receives partial credit; roughly 86% = B

​A Progress Build 1:
means you have a limited ability to articulate understanding of concepts;
receives less credit; roughly 70% = C

​A Progress Build 0:
means you are unable to articulate understanding;
receives very little credit; roughly 55% = F

​How does this translate to a letter grade at LMS?

Multiple Choice

To earn a B on the Final Unit Assessment, what progress build level do you have to achieve?

• Progress Build 0

• Progress Build 1

• Progress Build 2

• Progress Build 3

Progress Build Level 1: Cells in the body need molecules from outside to function.

The body can function when the cells of the body are getting and using molecules that come from outside the body—from the food we eat and the air we breathe. Oxygen, glucose, and amino acids are molecules the cells need that come from outside the body.

Investigation Questions:
● What does the human body need to function? (1.2)

● Which molecules do cells need to function? (1.3)

Key Concepts:

1. A functioning human body has molecules from food (glucose and amino acids) and molecules from air (oxygen) in its cells. (1.3)


QUESTIONS 1, 4, 7 and 10 all have to do with this Key Concept!

Progress Build 1➡️Chapter 1➡️Key Concept 1

Poll

Which answer(s) do you think is (are) definitely not correct?

Question #1: An athlete thinks that she can exercise as long as she eats different types of food because her body just needs different types of food molecules to work properly. Is the athlete correct?

• Answer A: Yes, her cells only work when they have molecules from different types of food.

• Answer B:  No, her muscles do not need molecules from food because all cells make all the molecules they need.

• Answer C: No, all cells need molecules from food and molecules from air to work properly.

• Answer D: No, only her stomach cells need food molecules to work properly.

Multiple Choice

Which answer is correct?

Question #1: An athlete thinks that she can exercise as long as she eats different types of food because her body just needs different types of food molecules to work properly. Is the athlete correct?

• Answer A: Yes, her cells only work when they have molecules from different types of food.

• Answer B:  No, her muscles do not need molecules from food because all cells make all the molecules they need.

• Answer C: No, all cells need molecules from food and molecules from air to work properly.

• Answer D: No, only her stomach cells need food molecules to work properly.

Poll

Which answer(s) do you think is (are) definitely not correct?

Question #4. An ocean scientist plans to spend several days underwater in a submarine. Doctors on land will monitor her body to make sure she is healthy during her trip. What is one way doctors will be able to tell whether her body is healthy enough to do all her tasks while she is in the submarine?

• Answer A: The doctors could see if her cells are getting several different types of food molecules.

• Answer B:  The doctors could see if she is getting plenty of sleep so her body can make enough energy.

• Answer C: The doctors could see if her lung cells have molecules from air, and her stomach cells have molecules from food.

• Answer D: The doctors could see if her cells are getting the molecules they need from food and air.

Multiple Choice

Which answer is correct?

Question #4. An ocean scientist plans to spend several days underwater in a submarine. Doctors on land will monitor her body to make sure she is healthy during her trip. What is one way doctors will be able to tell whether her body is healthy enough to do all her tasks while she is in the submarine?

• Answer A: The doctors could see if her cells are getting several different types of food molecules.

• Answer B:  The doctors could see if she is getting plenty of sleep so her body can make enough energy.

• Answer C: The doctors could see if her lung cells have molecules from air, and her stomach cells have molecules from food.

• Answer D: The doctors could see if her cells are getting the molecules they need from food and air.

Poll

Which answer(s) do you think is (are) definitely not correct?

Question #7. If a person is breathing normally, which of the following could prevent him from using his body to exercise normally?

• Answer A: not getting enough sunlight, because cells need sunlight to function

• Answer B:  not getting enough sleep, because the body only makes energy for exercise while asleep

• Answer C: not eating enough food, because cells need molecules from both food and air to work

• Answer D: nothing, because he would be able to exercise normally as long as his cells are getting molecules from the air

Multiple Choice

Which answer is correct?

Question #7. If a person is breathing normally, which of the following could prevent him from using his body to exercise normally?

• Answer A: not getting enough sunlight, because cells need sunlight to function

• Answer B:  not getting enough sleep, because the body only makes energy for exercise while asleep

• Answer C: not eating enough food, because cells need molecules from both food and air to work

• Answer D: nothing, because he would be able to exercise normally as long as his cells are getting molecules from the air

Poll

Which answer(s) do you think is (are) definitely not correct?

Question #10. Rico, a scuba diver, uses breathing gear to help him breathe air underwater. He always gets enough sleep and eats a good breakfast before a dive. What could happen if his breathing gear broke during a dive and he could not breathe as much air as usual?

• Answer A: It would be difficult to swim, because his cells cannot work without molecules from air.

• Answer B:  It would not affect him because his cells are getting the different types of molecules they need from food to work properly.

• Answer C: It would not affect him as long as he slept enough.

• Answer D: It would not affect him because his body can function normally even if his cells do not have molecules from air.

Multiple Choice

Which answer is correct?

Question #10. Rico, a scuba diver, uses breathing gear to help him breathe air underwater. He always gets enough sleep and eats a good breakfast before a dive. What could happen if his breathing gear broke during a dive and he could not breathe as much air as usual?

• Answer A: It would be difficult to swim, because his cells cannot work without molecules from air.

• Answer B:  It would not affect him because his cells are getting the different types of molecules they need from food to work properly.

• Answer C: It would not affect him as long as he slept enough.

• Answer D: It would not affect him because his body can function normally even if his cells do not have molecules from air.

Word Cloud

The previous 4 questions were all questions from Progress Build #1. To get a C on the test you need to answer at least 3 out of 4 of those type of questions correctly. What is one school appropriate word to describe your thoughts/feelings at this point?

Progress Build Level 2: Systems in the body work together to take in, break down, and deliver needed molecules to the cells.

The body can function when the cells of the body are getting and using molecules that come from outside the body—from the food we eat and the air we breathe. Oxygen, glucose, and amino acids are molecules the cells need that come from outside the body. The digestive system breaks down starch and protein molecules from food into glucose and amino acids, and then the circulatory system transports these molecules to the cells. Also, the respiratory system takes in oxygen molecules from the air, and the circulatory system transports those molecules unchanged to the cells because oxygen molecules are already small enough to fit into cells.

Investigation Questions:
● How do molecules from food and air get to the cells in the body? (2.1)

● How can having a medical condition affect the delivery of molecules to cells in the body? (2.2, 2.3, 2.4)

Key Concepts:

2. Cells can only use molecules that are small enough to enter a cell. (2.1)

3. The respiratory system brings in oxygen molecules from the air. These oxygen molecules are already small enough to fit into cells. (2.1)

4. The digestive system brings in food and breaks it down into smaller molecules, such as glucose and amino acids, that can fit into cells. (2.1)

5. The circulatory system transports glucose, oxygen, and amino acid molecules to every cell in the body. (2.1)

6. In a functioning human body, body systems work together to deliver glucose, oxygen, and amino acid molecules to the cells in the body. (2.2)

7. Systems can work together to form a larger more complex system. (2.2)

8. A problem with a body system can result in fewer oxygen, glucose, and/or amino acid molecules getting to the body’s cells. (2.4)

Progress Build 2➡️Chapter 2➡️Key Concepts 2-8

​QUESTIONS 2, 5, 8 and 11 all have to do with these Key Concepts!

Poll

Which answer(s) do you think is (are) definitely not correct?

Question #2. Marisol has been chewing and swallowing her food, but her digestive system is not doing what it usually does. Why is this a problem for her ability to exercise?

• Answer A:  Her cells will not work well because molecules from her food are not being broken down small enough to get to her cells.

• Answer B:  Her body will run out of energy because molecules from the air are not being combined into larger molecules for the cells.

• Answer C: Her respiratory system will have to work twice as hard to break down molecules from food.

• Answer D: Her cells will not work well because the molecules from food will be too small for cells to use.

Multiple Choice

Which answer is correct?

Question #2. Marisol has been chewing and swallowing her food, but her digestive system is not doing what it usually does. Why is this a problem for her ability to exercise?

• Answer A:  Her cells will not work well because molecules from her food are not being broken down small enough to get to her cells.

• Answer B:  Her body will run out of energy because molecules from the air are not being combined into larger molecules for the cells.

• Answer C: Her respiratory system will have to work twice as hard to break down molecules from food.

• Answer D: Her cells will not work well because the molecules from food will be too small for cells to use.

Poll

Which answer(s) do you think is (are) definitely not correct?

5. The tables on the previous page show information about the body systems of three different patients. Which of these patients’ bodies are NOT working well enough to exercise normally?

• Answer A: R. Frost only

• Answer B:  V. Mistry only

• Answer C: R. Frost and A. Kim

• Answer D: A. Kim and V. Mistry

Multiple Choice

Which answer is correct?

5. The tables on the previous page show information about the body systems of three different patients. Which of these patients’ bodies are NOT working well enough to exercise normally?

• Answer A: R. Frost only

• Answer B:  V. Mistry only

• Answer C: R. Frost and A. Kim

• Answer D: A. Kim and V. Mistry

Open Ended

Why do you think that was the most commonly missed question?

Draw

You have thought about and answered 6 of the 12 questions. We are not going in numbered order but after you finish question 6 on the test you will be halfway there. Draw a picture of something you can do quietly at your seat during a test to take a brain break.

Poll

Which answer(s) do you think is (are) definitely not correct?

Question #8. Raoul ate a meal of oats before seeing his doctor. Oats are made of mostly starch molecules. Raoul feels tired, so his doctor gave him a test and found that Raoul’s cells contained glucose molecules, but they did not contain enough oxygen molecules. Does this explain why Raoul feels tired?

• Answer A: No, something else must be wrong because his cells have all the molecules they need.

• Answer B:  Yes, his digestive system is breaking down starch molecules, but his respiratory system may not be working properly.

• Answer C: Yes, his respiratory system is working, but his digestive system is not getting energy from combining glucose molecules.

• Answer D: Yes, his digestive system is working, but his respiratory system is not breaking down oxygen, so his body stopped making energy.

Multiple Choice

Which answer is correct?

Question #8. Raoul ate a meal of oats before seeing his doctor. Oats are made of mostly starch molecules. Raoul feels tired, so his doctor gave him a test and found that Raoul’s cells contained glucose molecules, but they did not contain enough oxygen molecules. Does this explain why Raoul feels tired?

• Answer A: No, something else must be wrong because his cells have all the molecules they need.

• Answer B:  Yes, his digestive system is breaking down starch molecules, but his respiratory system may not be working properly.

• Answer C: Yes, his respiratory system is working, but his digestive system is not getting energy from combining glucose molecules.

• Answer D: Yes, his digestive system is working, but his respiratory system is not breaking down oxygen, so his body stopped making energy.

Poll

Which answer(s) do you think is (are) definitely not correct?

Question #11. The test report above shows the level of molecules in different parts of the patient's body. What does this test indicate about how her body systems are working?

• Answer A: Her body systems are working properly.

• Answer B:  Her digestive system is not combining molecules together.

• Answer C: Her digestive system is not breaking down molecules from food.

• Answer D: Her respiratory system is not breaking down molecules from air.

Multiple Choice

Which answer is correct?

Question #11. The test report above shows the level of molecules in different parts of the patient's body. What does this test indicate about how her body systems are working?

• Answer A: Her body systems are working properly.

• Answer B:  Her digestive system is not combining molecules together.

• Answer C: Her digestive system is not breaking down molecules from food.

• Answer D: Her respiratory system is not breaking down molecules from air.

Word Cloud

The previous 4 questions were all questions from Progress Build #2. To get a B on the test you need to answer 3 questions from Progress Build #1 and 3 questions from Progress Build #2 correctly. What is one school appropriate word to describe your thoughts/feelings at this point?

Progress Build Level 3: Cells can use these molecules to release energy for the body to function.

The body can function when the cells of the body are getting and using molecules that come from outside the body—from the food we eat and the air we breathe. Oxygen, glucose, and amino acids are molecules the cells need that come from outside the body. The digestive system breaks down starch and protein molecules from food into glucose and amino acids, and then the circulatory system transports these molecules to the cells. Also, the respiratory system takes in oxygen molecules from the air, and the circulatory system transports those molecules unchanged to the cells because oxygen molecules are already small enough to fit into cells. When glucose and oxygen molecules are both in a cell, they undergo a chemical reaction, called cellular respiration, that releases energy. Cells use the energy released in cellular respiration to function, which allows the whole body to function.

Investigation Questions:
● Which molecules do the cells need to release energy? (3.1)

● How do oxygen and glucose molecules release energy in the cells? (3.2)

● What can happen in the cell as a result of energy released through cellular respiration? (3.3)

Key Concepts:

9. In order to release energy, cells need both glucose and oxygen molecules. (3.1)

10.Inside the cell, the atoms that make up glucose and oxygen can be rearranged to make different molecules. This chemical reaction is called cellular respiration and releases energy. (3.2)
11. Cells can grow and repair themselves by combining amino acid molecules to form larger protein molecules. This growth and repair requires energy release from cellular respiration. (3.3)

Progress Build 3➡️Chapter 3➡️Key Concepts 9-11

​QUESTIONS 3, 6, 9 and 12 all have to do with these Key Concepts!

Multiple Choice

Which answer is correct?

Question #3. Doctors tested a patient to find out what molecules were in her cells. Her cells contained normal levels of amino acids, normal levels of oxygen molecules, and low levels of glucose molecules. Will this patient be able to exercise normally?

• Answer A: Yes, her cells just need to combine amino acids to release energy.

• Answer B:   No, her cells need to combine glucose into starch molecules to release energy.

• Answer C: No, her cells need glucose to react with oxygen to release energy.

• Answer D: Yes, her cells just need oxygen to release energy.

Multiple Choice

Which answer is correct?

Question #6. A patient has been eating healthy foods, but his digestive system is not doing what it usually does. Can this patient still exercise normally?

• Answer A:  Yes, as long as he can still breathe, his cells will have all the molecules they need to release energy.

• Answer B:   No, his digestive system is not breaking down oxygen into molecules small enough to get inside his cells.

• Answer C:  No, molecules from food are not combining together to be large enough for his cells to use.

• Answer D:  No, molecules from food are not getting broken down small enough to get inside his cells.

Multiple Choice

Which answer is correct?

Question #9. Doctors tested a patient to find out what molecules were in his cells. His cells contained normal levels of glucose molecules and amino acid molecules, and low levels of oxygen molecules. Will this patient be able to exercise normally?

• Answer A:  Yes, his body is working properly enough to exercise.

• Answer B:   No, his digestive system is not breaking down food molecules; his cells need starch molecules to react with glucose, which releases energy.

• Answer C:  No, his body systems are working, but he needs to eat different food; only proteins can react with glucose to release energy.

• Answer D:  No, his respiratory system is not working; his cells need oxygen to react with glucose, which releases energy.

Multiple Choice

Which answer is correct?

Question #12. Two teams of scientists hiked 10 kilometers to different study sites. Before their hike, the Valley team ate a lunch of mostly protein. The Mountain team ate a lunch of a mix of starch and protein, but hiked at high altitude, where there is much less oxygen. Which team probably had an easier time hiking?

• Answer A: Both teams had an easy time hiking because their digestive systems broke down proteins into amino acids for cells to release energy.

• Answer B:   Neither team had an easy time hiking; the Valley team’s cells needed more glucose from broken-down starch for a reaction, and the Mountain team’s cells needed more oxygen from air.

• Answer C:  The Mountain team had an easier time hiking; their cells released energy from protein reacting with glucose, which was broken down from starch in the digestive system.

• Answer D:  The Valley team had an easier time hiking; their cells released energy from protein breaking down in the digestive system, which then combined with oxygen in cells.

Poll

What can you do to make sure an Amplify Assessment shows your true understanding?

• Read each question.

• Go back and check my answers.

• Take a brain break after question 6.

• Make sure I come into a test ready to focus on science.