Module I: Exponential Growth

1. Module I: Exponential Growth Instructor’s Guide

2. Module I: Learning Goals & Objectives Goal: Students will understand that carbon atoms form the backbone in all organic molecules, the molecules of life Objectives: Students will * Build models of simple, ecologically significant molecules * Model and Identify representations of glucose * Identify the products of combustion of fossil fuels, of sugars

3. Module Outline • Homework Assignment: Exponential Growth Tutorial • Classroom Follow-up • Small group discussion • Summary of Key Concepts • Clicker Questions • Final Facts

4. Homework Assignment Exponential Growth Tutorial Link Here

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10. Correlation with Ohio Academic Science Standards K-2 Science Benchmarks • Gather & communicate information from careful observations and simple investigation. (Scientific Inquiry) • Explain that living things cause changes on Earth.(Earth & Space science) • Explain how organisms function and interact with their physical environment. (Life Sciences)

11. Related Ohio Academic Science Standards 3-5 Science Benchmarks • Explain the characteristics, cycles, and patterns involving Earth. (Earth & Space Science) • Compare the characteristics of simple physical and chemical changes. (Physical Sciences) • Organize and evaluate observations, measurements, and other data to formulate inferences and conclusions. (Scientific Inquiry) • Use results and data from investigations to provide the evidence to support explanations and conclusions.(Scientific Inquiry)

12. Acknowledgements