LEARN NC

K–12 teaching and learning · from the UNC School of Education

Goal 2

The learner will develop an understanding of the physical, chemical and cellular basis of life.

Objective 2.04

Investigate and describe the structure and function of enzymes and explain their importance in biological systems.

Resources aligned to this objective

Lactase enzyme lab
This lab will examine the specificity of an enzyme (lactase) to a specific substrate (lactose). Students will observe the actions of the enzyme and how shape is important to enzyme reactions.
Format: lesson plan (grade 9–12 Science)
By Bert Wartski.

Lesson plans on the web

Cancer risks
In this Science NetLinks lesson, students describe environmental and hereditary factors that increase the chance of developing cancer. (Learn more)
Format: lesson plan (grade 9–12 Science)
Provider: American Association for the Advancement of Science
The Chernobyl disaster
In this lesson, from Science NetLinks, students discover how a nuclear accident can affect biological systems. By examining the case of the Chernobyl nuclear meltdown in 1986, students study the adverse effects of high doses of radiation on biological systems. (Learn more)
Format: lesson plan (grade 9–12 Science)
Provider: American Association for the Advancement of Science
Plasmolysis in Elodea plant cells
In this Science NetLinks lesson, students microscopically detect the presence of chloroplasts, cell walls and cell membranes of the common aquarium plant, Elodea. (Learn more)
Format: lesson plan (grade 9–12 Science)
Provider: American Association for the Advancement of Science