The Structure and Function of Enzymes MODULE 1 MODULE 2 ...

Standards (continued)3.3 The student will analyze how traits are inherited and passed on from onegeneration to another.3.3.4 The student will interpret how the effect of gene alteration through naturalor technological advances may have beneficial or harmful effects on theindividual, society, and/or environment [mutations]Technology-enhanced instructional strategies utilized in this module: Web-basedresearch, telecommunication, and Inspiration software (brainstorming) are used in thisactivity.MODULE OVERVIEWComponents Brief description of module activities StudentGroupingEngagement Brief brainstorming session to assess and Whole classaccess student prior knowledge.Materials/TechnologyInspirationsoftwareExploration Lab investigation involving gelatin, fresh Small grouppineapple, cooked pineapple, and meattenderizerExplanation Post lab Whole class InspirationsoftwareExtension/ElaborationEvaluationProblem-based learning utilizing webbasedresearchLab questions, product of the web-basedresearch, and/or Blackboard quizIndividualIndividualWWWBlackboardExpected module outcomes: The student will:• Construct a basis for distinguishing controls from variables in an experiment;• Distinguish between what is observed and what is inferred from those observations,noting that different inferences can be logically made from the same observations;• Identify the effect that cooking foods has on the proteins contained in those foods;• Begin to construct a basis for understanding molecular biology.Performance-based assessment of module outcomes:• Students use data collected during laboratory observations to make inferences aboutenzymes.• Students demonstrate an awareness of the importance of enzymes and proteins to theirhealth by researching and writing abstracts based on case scenarios.6