Chemistry of Living Systems (Life Science)
8-6. Principles of chemistry underlie the functioning of biological systems. As
a basis for understanding this concept:
8-6-a. Students know that carbon, because of its ability to combine in many ways with itself and other elements, has a central role in the chemistry of living organisms.
8-6-b. Students know that living organisms are made of molecules consisting largely of carbon, hydrogen, nitrogen, oxygen, phosphorus, and sulfur.5-1-h. Students know living organisms and most materials are composed of just a few
elements.
- Essential elements - C. HOPKINS CaFe Mg NaCl
- Carbon based chemistry -
- coal & sugar dehydration demonstrations
- candle activity
- Plant and fertilizer chemistry
8-6-c. Students know that living organisms have many different kinds of molecules, including small ones, such as water and salt, and very large ones, such as carbohydrates, fats, proteins, and DNA.