Curated OER
Biologically Important Molecules
In this biologically important molecules worksheet, students fill in the blank with information about carbohydrates, lipids, and proteins. Students also make notes about nucleic acids.
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.
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College
Serc: Building a Protein
This hands-on activity is an assessment of the students understanding of peptide and disulfide bonds formed during protein synthesis, and the structure of an amino acid (R-group plus the common structure that all amino acids share)....
PBS
Pbs: Scientific American Frontiers: Teaching Guide: Tasty Models (9 12)
In this hands-on lesson, students use candy to construct models of nutrients (carbohydrates, proteins, and fats). Create visualizations that will aid in learning about dehydration synthesis and bond saturation in fat molecules. Includes...
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: Light, Dry and Nutritious a Look at Dehydrated Food
This is a hands-on, inquiry-based activity that involves study and exploration of dehydration and dehydrated foods. Students are actively involved in using math and science skills.
Science Struck
Science Struck: Dehydration Synthesis
Explains what is meant by dehydration synthesis and gives examples. Also compares it to hydrolysis.