A comprehensive teacher's guide for the Macro Mystery lab, including setup instructions, indicator preparation, potential unknown sample choices, and a full answer key.
A comprehensive year-long pacing guide for Indiana High School Biology teachers, highlighting priority standards for the ILEARN assessment and organizing content into four logical quarters.
Teacher-facing answer key for all unit materials, including the Mastery Test, worksheets, and lab analysis. Includes specific grading guidance for the culminating project.
The final unit assessment for the Macromolecules unit, containing multiple choice and free-response questions aligned with Indiana state standards HS.LS1-1, HS.LS1-6, HS.LS1-7, and HS.LS3-1.
A guide for a culminating unit project where students design and build a 3D model of a macromolecule, specifically focusing on the scientific standards regarding DNA-protein links and atomic rearrangement.
A comprehensive set of six exit tickets for the unit, designed to be cut and distributed to students for quick formative assessment on key macromolecule concepts and state standards.
A collection of daily bell ringers for the entire 3-week unit, organized by topic and aligned with Indiana state standards for macromolecules and energy transfer.
Worksheet exploring DNA structure (nucleotides) and the functional link between genetic coding and protein synthesis, covering Indiana state standards for information flow and trait coding.
Laboratory activity exploring enzyme (catalase) function under varying temperature and pH conditions. Includes data tables, graphing areas, and analysis questions centered on protein denaturation.
Worksheet comparing carbohydrates and lipids, focusing on structure, energy storage capacity, and biological functions. Includes a comparative table and analysis prompt.
Presentation slides for Lesson 1 introducing carbon chemistry, monomers/polymers, dehydration synthesis, and the standard alignment for macromolecule synthesis.