veski inspiring students lesson 7: enzymes

Overview 

In this video, Dr Ethan Goddard-Borger from the Chemical Biology division of the Walter and Eliza Hall Institute of Medical Research discusses the concept of enzymes, proteins and biochemistry.

This video is relevant for year 10 to 12 students who have studied science, with a basics understanding of biology terms.

The activities provided with this resource can be used across multiple lessons including watching the video, having a discussion about the content of the video and the key concepts, and completing the worksheet and other activities.  

Key objectives

• Understand the concept of Enzymes and their application to everyday life.
• Understand the key concepts mentioned in the video.
• Understand how chemical reactions “make life work”.

Background information

• Video (3 minutes and 24 seconds)
• Biography: Dr Ethan Goddard-Borger
• Glossary of key terms
• Lesson guide

Activities

• Activity 1: Discussion Enzymes & Proteins – the building blocks of life 
• Activity 2: Revision quizzes
• Activity 3: Industry matrix

Categories

Proteins, enzymes, biochemistry, body tissues, Years 10 to 12