Journal Entry:

What are the four biological molecules that are the building blocks for life? What elements make up those molecules?

Learning Intentions

• You can identify properties of water that affect its biological function

• You can calculate molarity in a variety of situations.

• You will learn the elements necessary for living organisms.

• You will learn how living organisms obtain those nutrients in cycles.

Closing Task:

You can diagram nutrient cycles and identify where we fit in the cycle.

Content Standards being covered:

Learning Objectives
SYI-1.A Explain how the properties of water that result from its polarity and hydrogen bonding affect its biological function
SYI-1.B Describe the composition of macromolecules required by living organisms.

Science Practice
2.A   Describe characteristic of a biological concept, process or model represented visually.
5.A.a. Perform mathematical calculations in the curriculum

Habits of Mind/Life skills being covered:

• Applying past knowledge to new situations.