Science - Lesson #3: Food

Lesson 3: Food / Macromolecules

Learning Intention:

Students will be able to research what food is made up of and then apply their new knowledge to our marathon runner story.

Success Criteria:

Reminders

1) Lab in A-219 on Wednesday

Essential Question

Did the marathon runner collapse because she didn't eat enough food?

Part 1

SEL / Cultural Responsive warm-up

(5 min)

Click on the Padlet below and answer the question:

Is there a food you absolutely love that is specific to your culture/background. Tell us about it and why you love it so much. What do you think it is made from?

Cultural Responsive Warm-UpMade with Padlet

Part 2

Stop n'Jot

(5 min)

No matter what type of food your culture enjoys, they are all made up of the same type of molecules which are called ORGANIC MOLECULES

Food = ORGANIC MOLECULE = Macromolecule:

Carbon attached to hydrogen.

There are FOUR types of organic molecules:

1) Carbohydrates

2) Protein

3) Lipids (also known as fats)

4) Nucleic Acids

Part 3

Why do Marathon runners need a lot of carbohydrates, instead of fats and proteins?

(5 min)

Part 3

Carousel Activity

(10 min)

Directions:

Step 1) Read the assigned article.

Step 2) Answer the below questions in your notes:

a) What is the purpose/function of your organic molecule?

b) What is the building block of your organic molecule?

c) Where do you find your organic molecule?

Fats - Lipids (Easy)

Click to listen:

Fats

Proteins (Medium)

Copy of Proteins.pdf

Carbs (Challenge)

Part 4

Take-Away

(10 min)

No ifs, buts or coconuts

this chart NEEEEEEDDDDSSSS to be MEMORIZED

Exit Ticket

Learning Intention:

Success Criteria:

Essential Question

Fats - Lipids (Easy)

Proteins (Medium)

Carbs (Challenge)

Ballet

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