Unit 2 Life: It's Chemical!
In this unit students will be introduced to basic chemistry, including definition of matter, the structure of the atom, basic chemical reactions, the importance and properties of water, and the structure and purpose of organic molecules (carbohydrates, proteins, lipids, and nucleic acids). The structure and function of enzymes, as well as cellular transportation will also be covered.
Essential Questions
- Why is water essential for living things on Earth?
- How does the chemistry of matter play a role in life?
- How does the structure of proteins relate to the function of organisms?
Essential Questions
- Why is water essential for living things on Earth?
- How does the chemistry of matter play a role in life?
- How does the structure of proteins relate to the function of organisms?
Videos linking chemistry to origins of life.
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Atomic structure and bonding videos
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Biomolecule videos: Nucleic Acids, Proteins, Lipids, and Carbohydrates
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Water and Polarity
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