Lesson 1.5 - Enzymes

  • Lesson 1.5 - Enzymes

    Learning Goals: By the end of this lesson you will be able to...

    1. explain chemical structures and mechanisms of various enzymes.

    Specific Expectations: 

    NELSON Text: Section 1.7

    Tasks:

    1. Read Section 1.7 in the textbook.

    2. Study key terms from Glossary 1.5 and Glossary Quiz 1.5. 

    3. Watch Enzymes Video Lesson (9:14 min) and complete Enzymes note (from Lesson 1.5 Resources folder).

    4. Watch Enzyme Functions Video Lesson (11:33 min) and complete Enzyme Functions note (from Lesson 1.5 Resources folder).

    5. Answer Enzyme Questions (from Lesson 1.5 Resources folder).

    6. Submit all work to Lesson 1.5 Assignment dropbox.

    7. Check your answers and review as necessary.

    8. Complete Enzymes Mini-Research Project Assignment. Your first assignment of the course.

    9. Complete Lesson 1.5 Exit Card.


    • Glossary 1.5

      The glossary provides definitions and explanations of key terms and concepts essential to understand the topic in the lesson. Be sure to familiarize yourself with each term before attempting the lesson glossary quiz.


    • Glossary Quiz 1.5

      This quiz will assess your understanding of the key terms and concepts from the lesson glossary. You will have 25 minutes to complete the quiz and 3 attempts, with your highest score being recorded. To pass, you must score at least 75%. Be sure to review the glossary carefully before starting, as this quiz will help reinforce your knowledge for future lessons, assignments and unit tests.

    • Lesson 1.5 Resources Folder

      Download this folder to access documents needed for this lesson. Read the assigned textbook sections and/or watch the videos to complete them.

    • Lesson 1.5 Assignment
      Complete and submit the following as PDF files:
      1. Enzymes Note
      2. Enzyme Functions Note
      3. Answers to Enzyme Questions
      Restricted Not available unless: The activity Glossary Quiz 1.5 is marked complete
    • Enzymes Mini-Research Project Assignment
      Restricted Not available unless: The activity Lesson 1.5 Assignment is marked complete
    • Lesson 1.5 Exit Card Questionnaire

      Students to complete this after you've finished all activities/tasks in today's lesson.