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Polymers
Present polymers to your chemistry class with this practical PowerPoint. Begin with a definition and the properties of polymer materials. Branch out into diagrams of polymer structure. Consider the two general types: addition polymers...
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Addition Polymerization: Preparation of Polystyrene Using Two Types of Initiators
Advanced chemistry classes compare the polymerization of styrene using two different initators: benzoyl peroxide and aluminum chloride. Once they synthesize polystyrene, they compare the two producet for melting point and density. There...
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Chapter 6 - Bonds
Although there are only 16 questions here, this chemistry handout makes a terrific unit assessment. It queries youngsters on the properties of ionic and covalent compounds, relates bond length tho stability and enrgy, compares polar and...
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Macromolecules
Magnify macromolecules for your biology class by having them answer these ten questions. They will define monomers and polymers, list monosaccharides, and analyze polysaccharides. In addition to assigning this to your biology class, you...
Lesson Plans
Macromolecule Worksheet
Biology scholars are asked to define and explain, to complete a chart, and to fill in the blanks for seventeen macromolecule questions. Easy for pupils to read and comprehensive in content, this is a resource that you will want to use....
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Organic Molecules
Introduce viewers to the organic compounds with this presentation. It does not contain much information; it is mostly comprised of bullet points for each topic: monomers, polymers, carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, and nucleic acids. No...
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The Structure and Properties of Polymers
A fifteen-slide presentation helps you teach your young chemists about monomers and polymers. You will find many graphics, some of them colorful, and bullet-point style notes on each slide. Although the presentation is informative,...
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Polymerization Experiments
Learners study the concepts of polymerization and the function of crosslinkage. In this polymer activity students complete a lab activity and write down their observations.
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Elements Of Chemistry: When Carbon Combines
Students create a polymer using Borax and Elmer's Glue. In this chemistry lesson, students identify monomers made of hydrocarbons and then brainstorm a list of polymers and their uses.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Carbohydrates
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] This activity covers the structure and function of carbohydrates. Students will learn about the different types of complex carbohydrates and how they are formed.
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Ck 12: Proteins
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Students will learn about the structures and function of proteins and how we get protein in our diet.
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Ck 12: Nucleic Acids
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Online activity covers the structure and function of nucleic acids. Students will learn about nucleotides, the different types of nitrogenous bases, and the...
Georgia Department of Education
Ga Virtual Learning: Forensic Science: Analysis of Hair, Fiber and Botanical Mtl
This comprehensive interactive tutorial explores forensic science, particularly within the area of hair analysis. Investigate the parts of a hair and how it grows. Learn how is hair evidence is collected and analyzed and what different...
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Physical Science: Carbon Monomers and Polymers
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Difference between a monomer and polymer and examples of natural and synthetic carbon polymers.
University of Arizona
The Biology Project: The Chemistry of Amino Acids
A great site for understanding Amino Acids, the building blocks for protein. Besides a very complete summary, the site includes a complete list of amino acids, a link to basic amino acid structure, a list if atoms in amino acids, and...
Frostburg State University
General Chemistry Online: Glossary: Polymer Chemistry
A glossary of terminology surrounding polymer chemistry. Good site for vocabulary building or reinforcement.
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Introduction to Lipids: Lesson 2
This lesson will introduce the basic structure and function of a lipid. It is 2 of 3 in the series titled "Introduction to Lipids."
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Sophia: Introduction to Lipids: Lesson 3
This lesson will introduce the basic structure and function of a lipid. It is 3 of 3 in the series titled "Introduction to Lipids."
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Introduction to Lipids: Lesson 1
This lesson will introduce the basic structure and function of a lipid. It is 1 of 3 in the series titled "Introduction to Lipids."
Sophia Learning
Sophia: What Is a Macromolecule?: Lesson 2
This lesson will introduce macromolecules, and explain that they are polymers made up of smaller monomers. It is 2 of 4 in the series titled "What is a macromolecule?"
Sophia Learning
Sophia: What Is a Macromolecule?: Lesson 3
This lesson will introduce macromolecules, and explain that they are polymers made up of smaller monomers. It is 3 of 4 in the series titled "What is a macromolecule?"
Sophia Learning
Sophia: What Is a Macromolecule?: Lesson 4
This lesson will introduce macromolecules, and explain that they are polymers made up of smaller monomers. It is 4 of 4 in the series titled "What is a macromolecule?"
Sophia Learning
Sophia: What Is a Macromolecule?: Lesson 1
This lesson will introduce macromolecules, and explain that they are polymers made up of smaller monomers. It is 1 of 4 in the series titled "What is a macromolecule?"