Content/Lesson informationWeek One: Orientation
AOS One: Analyse and evaluate evidence from practical investigations related to biochemical responses The chemical nature of the cell - Synthesis of biomacromolecules: polysaccharides; nucleic acids and proteins. Week Two:
The chemical nature of the cell - Synthesis of biomacromolecules: polysaccharides; nucleic acids and proteins. Activities: 1. Observe a variety of cells using a light microscope and electron micrographs. 2. Identify how cells are specialised for biosynthesis (examples) 3. 3D Molecules / Draw and label Models.
Week Three:
The chemical nature of the cell - Structure and function of lipids (membranes) - Structure and function of DNA and RNA - Structure and functional diversity of proteins Activities: 1. Condensation / Hydrolysis Flow Charts. 2. Lipids Summary Table 3. DNA/RNA Venn Diagram
Week Four:
The role of organelles and plasma membranes in the packaging and transport of Bio-molecules (proteins). - Levels of Protein - Modification & the proteome How substances move across membranes. - Cell Transport Methods: Diffusion /Osmosis/ Active Transport / Endocytosis/ Exocytosis. Activities: 1. Protein Diversity Poster 2. Proteomics Article Task 3. PSAC: P.O.E. Osmosis Slides / Dialysis Bag & Written responses.
Week Five:
The nature of biochemical processes within the cell. - catabolic and anabolic reactions in terms of reactions that release or require energy - the role of enzymes as protein catalysts, their mode of action and inhibition on the action of enzymes both naturally and by rational drug design - the role of ATP and ADP in energy transformations Activities: 1. Drawn Models of the way an enzyme operates and explain the action modelled (induced fit, lock and key). 2. SAC 1A: "Movement through differentially permeable membranes."
Week Six:
The nature of biochemical processes within the cell. - requirements for aerobic and anaerobic cellular respiration: the location, and main inputs and outputs, of glycolysis; the structure of the mitochondrion and its function in aerobic cellular respiration including the main inputs and outputs of the Krebs Cycle and the electron transport chain. - requirements for photosynthesis - excluding differences between CAM, C3 and C4 plants - including: the structure and function of chloroplasts; the main inputs and outputs of the light dependent and light independent stages Activities: 1. PSAC: Amylase and Starch (amount) written responses. Think about temperature. 2. Draw an annotated diagram of a mitochondrion to show the main stages in cellular respiration. 3. Answer a series of structured questions related to cellular respiration.
Week Seven:
The nature of biochemical processes. - Energy transformations: main stages in and sites of cellular respiration (ATP/ADP cycle; factors affecting rate of energy transformations) Applications of molecular biology in medicine including the design of drugs and in medical diagnosis. Activities: 1. Diagram of a chloroplast to show the main stages and sites of photosynthesis (light dependent reaction and light independent reactions). 2. Answer a series of structured questions related to photosynthesis. 3. Products of photosynthesis concept map 4. SAC 1B "Conditions needed for effective enzyme action."
Week Eight:
Applications of molecular biology in medicine including the design of drugs and in medical diagnosis. Activities: 1. 2. SAC 1C "SAC on Photosynthesis."
Week Nine:
AOS Two: Describe and explain the use of the stimulus-response model in coordination and regulation & how components of the human immune system respond to antigens and provide immunity Coordination and Regulation at the Cellular level.
1. Create stimulus-response models for glucose control and temperature control / water (physiological responses) 2. Compare Endocrine / Nervous systems in table.
Week Ten:
Coordination and Regulation at the Cellular level.
Week Eleven:
Coordination and Regulation at the Cellular level.
Week Twelve:
The role of the human immune system in detecting and responding to antigens.
Week Thirteen:
Physical and chemical barriers to infection in plants and animals. ECOLINC EXCURSION FOR SAC - Wednesday May 4th Activities: 1. SAC 2A "Detecting and Responding to Changing Environmental Conditions." Week Fourteen:
The role of the human immune system in detecting and responding to antigens.
Week Fifteen:
The role of the human immune system in detecting and responding to antigens.
Week Sixteen:
The role of the human immune system in detecting and responding to antigens.
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Study/homework/revisionHoliday Homework
1. Read Nelson Text p3-35 and answer review questions 1-44. 2. Create one model (digital / hand drawn / 3D) for each of the 4 classes of biological molecules (carbohydrates, nucleic acids, proteins & lipids) Highlight (name) the monomer / the bond sites and bond names / the name of the actual molecule / it’s function and location within or outside cells. 3. (Opt) Bridge: Jump Start Revision on cells, compounds and transport Week Two:
1)Chapter 1 review questions completed 1 - 44 (see answers/resources page for suggested responses) 2) Summary sheets for Lipids, Proteins, Carbohydrates and Nucleic Acids Week Three:
1) Gummy Bear Osmosis and Diffusion Practice SAC
Week Four:
1) Cell Membranes concept maps (back to back A3 poster)
2) Chapter 2 review completed (see answers/resources for suggested responses) Week Five:
1) Enzymes models/ diagrams labelling and describing the differences between the;
2) Chapter 3 review questions 8 - 18 completed (see answers/resources for suggested responses) Week Six:
1) Amylase's action on Starch Effected by Temperatures Practice SAC
2) Concept map on the Aerobic and Anaerobic stages of Cellular Respiration
3) Revise for SAC 1(B) - Effects on Enzyme Action Week Seven:
1) Photosynthesis concept map
2) Chapter 3 review question 18 onwards completed (see answers/resources for suggested responses) Week Eight:
1) Application question tasks
Week Nine:
1) Rational Drug Design (Part 1)
2) Holiday Homework - part 1 - Summary of Outcome One: Biochemical Processes and responses
3) Holiday Homework - part 2 - Chapter 4 Summary
Week Ten:
Week Eleven:
1) 2) Week Twelve:
Week Thirteen:
2) Chapter 5 review questions 1 - |