Curated OER
Organic Chemistry Reactions
In this organic chemistry reactions worksheet, learners are given a table with 8 different types of reactions that occur with organic molecules. Students answer 3 questions about the reactions given in the table and indicate which...
Curated OER
Chemistry of Carbon: Building Blocks of Life
After giving basic details about the properties of Carbon, some of the common functional groups and molecules are featured. There are some details about specific functions and impact on the human body. The diagrams are helpful and could...
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Chemistry of Carbon
After giving basic details about the properties of carbon, some of the common functional groups and molecules are featured. There is some information about specific functions and impact on the human body. The diagrams are helpful and...
Curated OER
Metabolism & Enzymes
More extensive than just a general overview of digestion and reactions, this slide show gives information about all areas of enzyme function. Topics like the chemistry behind efficiency of enzymes, factors that affect speed of...
Curated OER
The Role of Enzymes
Students explore the role of enzymes in chemical reactions. For this enzymes lesson plan, students use hydrogen peroxide and manganese dioxide to observe a chemical reaction. Students observe the rates of reactions of chalk, hamburger,...
Science Struck
Science Struck: Dehydration Synthesis
Explains what is meant by dehydration synthesis and gives examples. Also compares it to hydrolysis.
Clackamas Community College
Clackamas Community College: Amides
A nice website for information on amides. Discusses how they are formed, their structure, the guidelines for naming them (along with examples and practice problems), and the kinds of reactions that amides undergo.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Macromolecules: Introduction to Macromolecules
An article introducing macromolecules. Learn about monomers and polymers and the processes that build them and break them down.