​Objectives

Standard Objective : SWBAT use evidence to explain the effect of enzymes on chemical reactions in biological systems.

Language Objective: SWBAT synthesize points in class, group, or partner discussions about Enzymes using phrases: The main point seems to be ____, as a result of this conversation we think we should ____.

When you chew your food for some period of time you might notice changes in the taste, even enhancement. Let’s think about chewing a cracker for a moment. Upon chewing the cracker, you’ll notice it becomes sweeter over time.

Use the diagram to explain the relationship between a polymer (starch), an enzyme (amylase), and the monomer (maltose).  

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​Let's Think about it...

Read the text and annotate using #CHAT, then answer questions 1-5.

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​Enzymes

The boulder needs a big push at first because…

Sentence Starter:

Think about the boulder example. Why does the boulder need a big push at first, but then no push at all once it’s over the hill? How is this similar to the energy needed to start a chemical reaction?

Prompt:

Turn n Talk

• Claim: I (agree/disagree) that enzymes are not important because…
  
  

• Evidence: For example, enzymes __________.
  
  

• Reasoning: This shows that enzymes are important because __________.

Criteria for Success

Some people say that enzymes are not important because chemical reactions would still happen without them. Do you agree or disagree? Defend your position using what you know about enzymes, substrates, and activation energy

Prompt:

Turn n Talk

• reactant

• product

• activation energy

• with enzyme

• without enzyme

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