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This week, we will be focusing on Section 3 of Chapter 2. The title of this section is ” The Chemistry of Life” and it offers a necessary foundation for Seventh grade Science. Students need to know this information as a basis for the rest of the year . Each day of the week will will address a very important component of the cells that make up living things.Students will need to bring their Science workbooks to class everyday this week.
Monday
Today we will talk about cells in particular.How they act and react and how they get and use energy.We will see a video on cells for the students to get a visual on the characteristics of cells.
Tuesday
Today we will talk about proteins, large molecules made up of subunits called amino acids. We’ll talk about the function of proteins in the body and how we obtain proteins.
Wednesday
Today’s lesson is geared towards a concentration on carbohydrates.These are a group of compounds made up of sugars. We’ll discuss simple and complex carbohydrates, where they come from,their role in our bodies, and how we metabolize them.
Thursday
Today, we’ll talk about lipids and their functions within the cell. Fat and oils and phospholipids .
We will also discuss nucleic acids, compounds made up of subunits called nucleotides. Since DNA is a nucleic acid, we’ll discuss the role of DNA in the body.
Friday
Today’s lesson is dedicated to ATP, the cells’ fuel. We’ll discuss what the body does when it doesn’t get enough, and how it reacts when it gets too much.
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