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Topic (36) Construct an explanation about amino acids forming from carbon, hydrogen and oxygen. (HS-LS1-6)
The last step of most scientific investigations is reporting the results.
When scientists communicate their findings, they add to the body of scientific knowledge, and that’s how science advances. When scientists communicate about their research, they may also get useful feedback from other scientists. For example, comments from other scientists might help them improve their research design or interpret their findings in a different way.
Other scientists can also repeat the research to see if they get the same results. A typical scientific sequence is to measure and observe (topic 34), create a model of the information (topic 35), then interpret and communicate the results (this topic).
STUDENT CHALLENGE: This topic combines two concepts. The first concept deals with scientific data collection and reporting. The second concept is about amino acids. Your job on this topic is to explore data related to amino acids and decide whether certain statements are true or not true. Someone, somewhere, at some time has done TONS of research about amino acids.
Material
Day 1 – Introduction
- Student Work Packet – Topic 36
Day 2 – Virtual Textbook
- Read Biology 36 – What Are Amino Acids?
- Read Biology 36 – Data analysis and interpretation
- Read Biology 36 – Data science
- Read Biology 36 – Data analysis
- Read Biology 36 – Data visualization
- Read Biology Textbook – pages R15-R17
Research Assignment
Based on information presented in this topic – and your own research – does data support any of the following statements? In what way, if so? At least one of these statements seems to be true based on data. At least one statement seems to not be true based on data. At least one of these statements is possibly true, but not definitely true based on data.
- Glutamine in banana trees is required for the trees to bear fruit.
- Histidine decreases allergic reactions.
- Serine makes dogs calmer.
- Valine levels in humans increase as altitude increases.
Enrichment
Make a table with the following column headings: (1) Name of Amino Acid (2) Chemical Formula (3) #Carbon (4) #Oxygen (5) #Hydrogen (6) #Other
Select six from the list below and complete your matrix.
alanine
arginine
asparagine
aspartic acid
cysteine
glutamine
glutamic acid
glycine
histidine
isoleucine
leucine
lysine
methionine
phenylalanine
proline
serine
threonine
tryptophan
tyrosine
valine
4:56 Amino Acids – What are Amino Acids – What Do Amino Acids Do
6:09 Correlation Is Not Causation – Part 1
4:11 Correlation CAN Imply Causation! | Statistics Misconceptions
Instructor Resources
Standard Daily Material
- Day 1 – Standard material – introduction day
- Day 2 – Standard material – reading day
- Day 3 – Standard material – make a presentation
- Day 4 – Standard material – give a presentation
- Extra! – Enrichment and remediation options
Other Topic Specific Resources
- cK-12 04.06 Scientific Investigation (pdf)
- cK-12 Communication in Science (web link)
- Technique 24 Interpret Results
- LS36 Creating and analyzing linear graphs (tns)
- LS36Graphical analysis (tns)
Special Notes and Notices
Instructor Emphasis:
- Science & Engineering Practice: Use mathematical and computational thinking.
- Cross-Cutting Concept: Patterns.
Emphasize HS-LS1-6 Construct and revise an explanation based on evidence for how carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen from sugar molecules may combine with other elements to form amino acids and/or other large carbon-based molecules.
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