Curated OER
Proteins
Students conduct a variety of experiments to explore protein. In this biology lesson, students solve a mystery by testing for the presence of glucose, protein starch and triglycerides. They explain how DNA transcription and translation...
Curated OER
Phase Transition Temperature of Fats
In this chemistry instructional activity, students investigate through experimentation the solidifying behavior of some edible fat mixtures by determining their cooling curves. Then they data-log equipment to obtain a large number of...
TED Talks
Ted: Ted Ed: What Is Fat?
George Zaidan examines triglycerides, the varied molecules that make up fat, and how to identify which types of fat you are consuming. [4:22]
Vision Learning
Visionlearning: Biological Molecules: Fats and Proteins
An explanation of the importance of fats and proteins in the human diet. Examples of chemical structures of various fats and proteins are used.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Lipids
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] This lesson covers the structure and functions of lipids and the different types.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Biology: Macromolecules: Lipids
An article that discusses the structure and function of lipids. Learn the basics of fats, oils, saturated and unsaturated fats, triglycerides, phospholipids, and steroids.
Chem4kids
Chem4 Kids: Lipids
This overview of lipids explores triglycerides, saturated and unsaturated fat, steroids, waxes, and the role of lipids in energy.
Other
Story md.com: Wellness and Nutrition: Fats
Fats are part of a larger family of molecules known as lipids. Lipids occur naturally in your body and can also be ingested through the foods in your diet. Which fats are healthy and which should you avoid? The answer may surprise you.
Other
Story md.com: Cardiovascular Risk Factors: Ldl/hdl Ratio
Under certain conditions, the risk of developing coronary heart disease (strokes, heart attack) cannot be properly assessed only by looking at a person's lipids test results. In these cases, the LDL "bad cholesterol" to HDL "good...
Other
Cyberlipid: Simple Lipids: Acylglycerols or Glycerides
This site explains what glycerides are and why they are so important.
Other
1911 Encyclopedia: Glycols
This article provides information on how the glycol family was discovered. Includes specific information on glycerin and glycerides.
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Lipids Triglycerides: Lesson 2
This lesson will describe the structure of a triglyceride, and show the differences between saturated and unsaturated fats. It is 2 of 3 in the series titled "Lipids - Triglycerides."
Bryn Mawr College
Serendip: Who Took Jerell's I Pod? An Organic Compound Mystery
Brief text summary of what students learn in the Who Took Jerell's iPod? lab along with links to download Student Handouts and Teacher Preparation Notes in PDF or Word formats. Students are challenged to solve a mystery by testing for...
Other
Dr. Paul's Virtually Biology Show: Tri Glycerides
This site from the Dr. Paul's Virtually Biology Show provides very good information on tri-glycerides. Includes a definition, diagram, their importance and much more.
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Lipids Triglycerides: Lesson 3
This lesson will describe the structure of a triglyceride, and show the differences between saturated and unsaturated fats. It is 3 of 3 in the series titled "Lipids - Triglycerides."