Curated OER
Macromolecules
Titled "Macromolecules," this worksheet does not cover carbohydrates. However, it is a worthy quest to uncover the properties of lipids and proteins. Biology pupils write short answers to detailed questions about the structure and...
Curated OER
Fats
In this fats worksheet, students review what fats are made up of, where fats come from, and how our body uses fats. Then students access a website to compare good fats and bad fats. This worksheet has 1 graphic organizer, 13 short answer...
eSchool Today
E School Today: All You Need to Know Obesity and Children
The issue of obesity is addressed - what it is, the causes, the health and social problems it causes for the individual, types of fats in food, reduced fat and diet foods, how to prevent it, how to help someone with a weight problem, and...
Vision Learning
Visionlearning: Biological Molecules: Fats and Proteins
An explanation of the importance of fats and proteins in the human diet. Examples of chemical structures of various fats and proteins are used.
Harvard University
Harvard School of Public Health: The Nutrition Source
The Department of Nutrition at the Harvard School of Public Health offers this valuable resource. The latest medical research is presented on topics including fiber, carbohydrates, fats, alcohol, healthy weight, and much more.
PBS
Pbs Teachers: Affairs of the Heart: A Healthy Diet
Explore the connection of saturated and unsaturated fats to arterial plaque buildup by building models of their molecular backbones. Examine your diet to determine whether you follow the guidelines suggested by the American Heart...
Other
Peanut Butter Lovers
Discover peanut butter's history, how it's made, the nutritional value, and many other things you didn't know about this popular food.
PBS
Pbs: Scientific American Frontiers: Teaching Guide: Tasty Models (9 12)
In this hands-on lesson, young scholars use candy to construct models of nutrients (carbohydrates, proteins, and fats). Create visualizations that will aid in learning about dehydration synthesis and bond saturation in fat molecules....
BiologyWise
Biology Wise: The Types and Sources of Lipids
Explains what lipids are, what role they play in the human body, and the characteristics of the different types.
US Department of Agriculture
Choose My Plate: What Are "Solid Fats"?
Find out that examples of solid fats are butter and beef tallow. Learn about foods that are high in solid fats, and learn what solid fats contain that can negatively affect your health.
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Lipids: Triglycerides
A PowerPoint lesson reviewing the structure of lipids that allow them to store calories. Also learn the difference between saturated and unsaturated fats.
US Department of Agriculture
Choose My Plate: How Are Oils Different From Solid Fats?
This website provides a brief paragraph explaining the difference between oils and solid fats. Also includes information on how certain fats are linked to health problems.