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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

The Four Groups of Biologically Important Compounds

For Teachers 7th - 12th
This is not they typical set of teacher instructions. It is an organized chart of the important organic compounds. For each, the involved elements, the name of the building block monomers, the names of polymers, extra information, and a...
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Review of Ionic and Covalent Compounds and Transitioning from Ionic to Covalent Compounds

For Students 9th - 12th
Here is a unique assigment: compare and contrast ionic and covalent compounds in an extensive data table and then analyze Lewis dot structures in antoher. Three columns are to befilled in: "characteristic or feature," "applies to ionic...
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Who Took Jerell's iPod? ~ An Organic Compound Mystery

For Students 7th - 12th
Within the setting of a crime scene investigation, biochemistry beginners analyze organic compounds as a means of determining "Who dunnit." They use a brown paper test for lipids, glucose test strips and iodine to identify carbohydrates,...
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PPT
Curated OER

Nucleic Acids

For Teachers 9th - 12th
A lively presentation presents general facts and history of nucleic acids in a note-taking format. Every slide contains colorful photos or graphics to illuminate and engage. Biology aces learn about the function and structure of these...
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Macromolecules

For Students 9th - Higher Ed
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...
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PPT
Curated OER

Carbohydrates: Disaccharides & Polysaccharides

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Feed your young chemists a carbohydrate feast with this presentation. Partakers will ingest molecules of maltose, lactose, sucrose, cellulose, and more! This concise lesson introduces viewers to the molecular structure of different...
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PPT
Curated OER

Organic Molecules

For Teachers 9th - 12th
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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Worksheet
Curated OER

Nutrition: How Much Fat Am I Eating?

For Students 6th - 10th
How much fat is in this? Scholars first read some background information on the caloric content of fats versus carbohydrates, and then use that knowledge to analyze foods they regularly eat. They will look at 5 package labels for the...
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Organic Compounds

For Students 10th - Higher Ed
For this organic compounds worksheet, learners practice identifying chemical structures and compare sugars, starches, and lipids. This worksheet has 5 matching and 15 multiple choice questions.
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Determination of the Physical Properties of Dietary Fibers

For Students 10th - Higher Ed
In this dietary fibers worksheet, students compare and contrast the properties of different fibers: cellulose, hemicellulose, pectin, guar, agar, and xanthan gum. This worksheet has 5 short answer questions.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

What's Happening to Your Body

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students list the types of biological development that occur during adolescence and the nutritional, physical, and mental needs that support that development. They describe careers in the field of adolescent health.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Polymers and Crystals

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Learners experiment with crystals and polymers and examine their roles in food science.
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Handout
University of Illinois

University of Illinois: The Photosynthetic Process

For Students 9th - 10th
Site describes process of photosynthesis, including role of pigment molecules, electron transport, ATP synthesis, and carbohydrate synthesis. Includes links to illustrative graphics.
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Unit Plan
Other

British Nutrition Foundation: Food a Fact of Life (11 14): Energy and Nutrients

For Students 9th - 10th
Students learn about the energy and nutrient requirements of humans in this comprehensive tutorial. They will look at dietary sources of energy, what the human body needs, changes in those needs during life's stages, the energy required...
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Unit Plan
The Association of the British Pharmaceutical Industry

Abpi: Digestion

For Students 6th - 8th
A student-paced tutorial where learners read information, answer interactive review activities, and then take a self-checking quiz at the end of the lesson.
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Handout
Chem4kids

Chem4 Kids: Sweet Sweet Carbs

For Students 3rd - 8th
Here you can learn all about carbohydrates! Content explores what carbohydrates are used for in the body, as well as the different types: saccharides, regular sugars, and polysaccharides.
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Interactive
Concord Consortium

Concord Consortium: Stem Resources: The Tree of Life's Molecules

For Students 9th - 10th
An interactive activity where you can zoom in to explore the macromolecules present in organisms. Learn about proteins, carbohydrates, lipids, and nucleic acid as you investigate the molecular structure of these types of macromolecules....
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Lesson Plan
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College

Serc: Investigating Starch in Foods

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
This lesson would be used during our nutrition unit when discussing carbohydrates. In this classroom activity students investigate which foods have starch in them by using iodine, as well as investigate the result of iodine and lemon...
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eBook
Estrella Mountain Community College

Online Biology Book: Chemistry Ii: Water and Organic Molecules

For Students 9th - 10th
Online biology textbook discussing the chemical nature of water, and the importance of its molecular structure to life. Also discusses at length the organic molecules nucleic acids, proteins, lipids, and carbohydrates.
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Handout
Ohio State University

Ohio State University: Lipids and Carbohydrates

For Students 9th - 10th
An introduction to these chemical families. Diagrams are easy to understand and the text explains basic concepts well.
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Website
Other

Web Health Centre: Food at Work

For Students 9th - 10th
Read about the roles of protein, carbohydrates, fats, vitamins, and minerals. Learn what kinds of foods are "Body builders," "Energy givers," and "Protectors," and tailor your diet so that you are getting the nutrients you need to...
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Unit Plan
Sophia Learning

Sophia: Disaccharides: Lesson 2

For Students 9th - 10th
This lesson will introduce disaccharides, including an overview of their structure, and providing multiple examples. It is 2 of 4 in the series titled "Disaccharides."
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Unit Plan
Sophia Learning

Sophia: Introduction to Carbohydrates: Lesson 2

For Students 9th - 10th
This lesson will introduce the basic structure and function of a carbohydrate. It is 2 of 3 in the series titled "Introduction to Carbohydrates."
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Unit Plan
Sophia Learning

Sophia: Polysaccharides: Lesson 2

For Students 9th - 10th
This lesson will introduce polysaccharides, including an overview of their structure, and providing multiple examples. It is 2 of 3 in the series titled "Polysaccharides."