TED Talks
Ted: Ted Ed: From Dna to Silly Putty, the Diverse World of Polymers
Polymers occur both naturally- our DNA is a polymer- and synthetically, like plastic, Silly Putty, and styrofoam. Jan Mattingly explains how polymers have changed our world. [4:59]
Frostburg State University
General Chemistry Online: Glossary: Polymer Chemistry
A glossary of terminology surrounding polymer chemistry. Good site for vocabulary building or reinforcement.
Other
Moorland School: Earth Science Zone: Polymers
A webpage showing how the double bonds of alkenes can open up to form polymers.
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.
OpenStax
Open Stax: Anatomy & Physiology: Overview of Metabolic Reactions
Students discuss the role of polymers, monomers, and ATP in metabolism, and then describe the hormones that regulate anabolic and catabolic reactions.
TeachEngineering
Teach Engineering: Let's Make Silly Putty
Students make two different formulations of imitation Silly Putty with varying degrees of cross-linking. They witness how changes in the degree of cross-linking influence the putty properties.
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?"
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.
CK-12 Foundation
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.
CK-12 Foundation
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...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Test Prep: Mcat: Biomolecules: Dna: Dna Structure and Function
Provides detailed explanation of DNA's structure and function. Includes illustrations.
Concord Consortium
Concord Consortium: Stem Resources: The Tree of Life's Molecules
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....
BioMan Biology
Bio Man Biology: Life Chemistry Quizzes
Two multiple-choice quizzes, one on the processes and types of biological molecules, the other on the structure and replication of DNA.
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."
Sophia Learning
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."
Other
60 Second Science: Easy Putty
Explore the properties of colloids while making putty. Discover how some mixtures can display properties of both solids and liquids.