Chemistry of Life

Assigned Reading

2.1 Matter and Organic Compounds

Introductory Lecture

Standard Laboratory Assignment

Inquiry Laboratory Assignment

2.2 Biochemical Reactions

Demonstration:

1. Was the reaction endothermic or exothermic?
2. How can you tell?

Computer Simulation

Active Art: Enzymes http://www.phschool.com/webcodes10/index.cfm?fuseaction=home.gotoWebCode&wcprefix=cbp&wcsuffix=1024

GEMS Alien Juice Bar (pH): http://sv.berkeley.edu/showcase/flash/juicebar.html

Phet pH scale: http://phet.colorado.edu/en/simulation/ph-scale