National Institute of Open Schooling
Biomolecules
An informative lesson has learners read about, discuss, and study the classification, structure and importance of the following biomolecules: carbohydrates, proteins, lipids, nucleic acids, and enzymes.
Curated OER
Biomolecules
Students perform an experiment in which they test foods for the presence of proteins, carbohydrates, and lipids. They identify the molecular structure of each type of biomolecule and then discuss how biomolecules relate to nutrition and...
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Biological Molecules
Ninth graders examine the structure and function of biomolecules. In this food molecule instructional activity, 9th graders will examine various types of biomolecules such as carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, and nucleic acids. They...
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Biochemical Placemats
Students group various foods according to whether they are proteins, carbohydrates, or lipids. This activity is a multisensory way of introducing students to biochemistry. Students also learn how icons represent the molecular composition...
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Concept Map - Organic Compounds
In this organic compounds, students complete a graphic organizer by placing 36 vocabulary words into their correct places in the concept map.
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Cellular Respiration: Other Metabolites and Control of Respiration
The feedback mechanisms of metabolism of a variety of substances in the human body. Carbohydrates, lipids, amino acids, and their derivatives are explained. The biochemistry required to explain the metabolic balance and feedback controls...
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Biosphere
There is so much to learn about the different cycles, processes, and parts of the biosphere. Using a pretest as a formative assessment to see what your budding ecologists already know is a great way to figure out which important areas...
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Elements Found in Living Things
In this elements worksheet, students review the most common elements found in living things. Students color in two pictures with the percentages of the elements found in that living thing.
Concord Consortium
Concord Consortium: Lipids and Carbohydrates
Explore the structure and function of two of the four major macromolecules, lipids and carbohydrates. (Requires Java)
Concord Consortium
Concord Consortium: Lipids and Carbohydrates
Focus on the basic structure and function of both lipids and carbohydrates, two of the four major macromolecule families in biological systems. (Requires Java)
Palomar Community College District
Palomar College: Molecular Level of Genetics
Investigate the four categories of biomolecules: carbohydrates, lipids, proteins and nucleic acids in this resource.
National Institute of Educational Technologies and Teacher Training (Spain)
Ministerio De Educacion: La Materia Viva 2 Bachillerato
In this unit you can read about the molecules that compose us and understand their biological functions. It includes 18 interactive activities.
Concord Consortium
Concord Consortium: Introduction to Macromolecules
This activity introduces the fundamental characteristics of biological macromolecules.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Biological Macromolecules
How much do you know about biological macromolecules?