Handout
Science Struck

Science Struck: Dehydration Synthesis

For Students 9th - 10th
Explains what is meant by dehydration synthesis and gives examples. Also compares it to hydrolysis.
Handout
Clackamas Community College

Clackamas Community College: Amides

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
Article
Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Macromolecules: Introduction to Macromolecules

For Students 9th - 10th
An article introducing macromolecules. Learn about monomers and polymers and the processes that build them and break them down.