Biology - EC: BIO.A.2.2.1
Biology - EC: BIO.A.2.2.1
Continuum of Activities
The list below represents a continuum of activities: resources categorized by Standard/Eligible Content that teachers may use to move students toward proficiency. Using LEA curriculum and available materials and resources, teachers can customize the activity statements/questions for classroom use.
This continuum of activities offers:
- Instructional activities designed to be integrated into planned lessons
- Questions/activities that grow in complexity
- Opportunities for differentiation for each student’s level of performance
Related Academic Standards / Eligible Content
Activities
- Organic molecules must have what element in them?
- Carbon atoms can bind with other carbon atoms with what type of bond?
- Draw an organic molecule that you have studied in this course.
- Some compounds contain carbon but are considered inorganic. Give an example of one of these compounds.
- Many gasses, liquids, and solids are found in our environment. What element would a scientist need to test for in order to determine if the substance is organic? Why would they need to test for this?
- Scientists have figured out a way to add DNA to a bacterial cell so the cell can make an organic molecule that the human body would normally produce. Give an example of a carbon-containing molecule and how it helps the body.
Answer Key/Rubric
- Carbon
- Covalent bonds
- Acceptable answers include, but are not limited to:
(a molecule with carbon in it. For example: methane, glucose, etc)
- Acceptable answers include, but are not limited to:
- Carbon dioxide
- Carbon monoxide
- Acceptable answers include, but are not limited to:
- A scientist should test for carbon because all organic compounds contain carbon within them.
- Acceptable answers include, but are not limited to:
- Insulin, this helps to take glucose from blood and convert it so it can be stored within the body.
- Human growth hormone, helps those who need to regulate body fluids, heart function, along with muscle and bone growth.