Lesson Plan

Enzymes: The Spit Lab

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Enzymes in our bodies each have a job to do. Learn the factors that affect the activity of some enzymes using the third activity of an informative 12-part biology series. A three-part laboratory activity asks teams to investigate how changing the heat, pH, and concentration affects the performance of enzymes. 

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Instructional Ideas
  • Play the YouTube video as a lesson opener 
  • Have classes work in collaborative groups; ask groups to collaborate on a Google Doc presentation outlining the results of the lab
Classroom Considerations
  • Requires a significant number of materials and time for preparation
Pros
  • Provides a student handout with a procedure outline and conclusion questions
  • Teacher guide gives specific directions for creating lab materials
Cons
  • None