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Unit 5: Macromolecules

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Introduction to macromolecules

• Introduction to macromolecules (Opens a modal)

Carbohydrates

• Molecular structure of glucose (Opens a modal)
• Dehydration synthesis or a condensation reaction (Opens a modal)
• Hydrolysis (Opens a modal)
• Molecular structure of fructose (Opens a modal)
• Carbohydrates (Opens a modal)
• Carbohydrates Get 3 of 4 questions to level up!
• Molecular structure of triglycerides (fats) (Opens a modal)
• Saturated fats, unsaturated fats, and trans fats (Opens a modal)
• Lipid overview (Opens a modal)
• Lipids (Opens a modal)
• Lipids Get 3 of 4 questions to level up!

Nucleic acids

• DNA (Opens a modal)
• DNA replication and RNA transcription and translation (Opens a modal)
• Molecular structure of DNA (Opens a modal)
• Antiparallel structure of DNA strands (Opens a modal)
• Molecular structure of RNA (Opens a modal)
• Nucleic acids (Opens a modal)
• Nucleic acids Get 3 of 4 questions to level up!
• Introduction to amino acids (Opens a modal)
• Peptide bond formation (Opens a modal)
• Introduction to proteins and amino acids (Opens a modal)
• Overview of protein structure (Opens a modal)
• Tertiary structure of proteins (Opens a modal)
• Orders of protein structure (Opens a modal)
• Proteins Get 3 of 4 questions to level up!

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Save time and valuable energy with this MACROMOLECULES LESSON PLAN BUNDLE. This resource is just what you need to teach proteins, lipids, carbohydrates, and nucleic acids to your middle or high school students. This no-prep resource is complete with everything that you'll need to teach a 5-6 day lesson.

Need a digital option? No problem! I have included both a print and digital version of this resource, making it perfect for distance learning, flipped classrooms, online courses and traditional classrooms.

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►Editable Lesson Plan Map ►Introduction to Macromolecules Close Reading Assignment ►Macromolecules lesson (Google Slides and PowerPoint) ►Science Scribbles (notes) ►Macromolecules Matching Practice worksheet ►Reinforcement video link ►Build a Macro- Interactive Activity ►Macromolecules Murder Mystery Lab ►Macromolecules Task Cards ►Editable Macromolecules Quiz

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When you download this resource you will receive a zip file with all of the resources outlined above. The PowerPoint/Google Slides Lesson is editable and you may customize it to fit your classroom needs. The quiz is also editable and comes in a PowerPoint and Google Forms version. Some of the activities and documents in this product are secured PDF’s, meaning you can print them but not copy or edit the text. This is to protect the copyright and intellectual property of my own work, plus the work of many dedicated clip artists that are included in this product. There is a digital version of each resource. The digital resources include Google Forms and Google Slides documents. Upon download, there will be a "read first" document that includes links to these digital files. If you have questions about this, please don’t hesitate to email me with them!

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Intro to Macromolecules

Intro to macromolecules, intro biology.

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Intro to macromolecules

Purpose and level:.

This exercise includes a guided note-taking table to help students notice the similarities and differences between a cell's macromolecules. The exercise also includes short answer questions to guide students through examining the structures of sugars and DNA. The intended audience are undergraduates in an introductory biology course, where this activity can be performed during class time. 

Macromolecules, DNA structure, Carbohydrates, Nucleotides, Monosaccharides

Learning objectives:

After completing this assignment, students will be able to:

• List the building blocks of a cell's macromolecules and explain the monomer to polymer relationships
• Explain the role of covalent bonds in the formation of macromolecules
• Summarize the cellular functions of carbohydrates, DNA, proteins, and lipids
• Identify examples of condensation and hydrolysis reactions
• The guided note-taking for the table requires ~5-10 minutes; The rest of the worksheet can be completed by students independently in ~10 minutes. 
• Students need to understand covalent bonds and hydrogen bonds before completing this worksheet. They also need to be comfortable with atoms and chemical structures.

Materials Needed:

• One copy of worksheet per student needed
• Instructor key
• Student file

Prior to this activity, students should understand that condensation reactions join monomers to form a cell's polymers. This activity is designed to highlight the important molecules that result from these reactions and introduce their cellular functions. 

Main Activity

Guided note-taking.

Instructor completes table with students on document camera or laptop.

Carbohydrates and nucleic acid structure worksheet

Students work in groups to complete the remaining two pages of the worksheet. The instructor can go over all or some of the answers depending on time.

Formative assessment:

Clicker questions can be used to check-in on student progress throughout exercise. Macromolecules are a challenging topic for most undergraduates, and so collecting a muddiest point notecard after this exercise would be worthwhile. 

Conclusion and moving forward

This exercise provides students with a reference table that they can use throughout the semester to solidify the commonalities and differences between a cell's macromolecules. It is also designed to help make chemical structures more familiar to students who frequently do not have a background in undergraduate-level chemistry. 

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Save time and valuable energy with this MACROMOLECULES LESSON PLAN BUNDLE. This resource is just what you need to teach proteins, lipids, carbohydrates and nucleic acids to your middle or high school students. This no-prep resource is complete with everything that you’ll need to teach a 5-6 day lesson.

Need a digital option? No problem! I have included both a print and digital version of this resource, making it perfect for distance learning, flipped classrooms, online courses and traditional classrooms.

What’s Included: ►Editable Lesson Plan Map ►Introduction to Macromolecules Close Reading Assignment ►Macromolecules lesson (Google Slides and PowerPoint) ►Science Scribbles (notes) ►Macromolecules Matching Practice worksheet ►Reinforcement video link ►Build a Macro- Interactive Activity ►Macromolecules Murder Mystery Lab ►Macromolecules Task Cards ►Editable Macromolecules Quiz

What types of files are included: When you download this resource you will receive a zip file with all of the resources outlined above. The PowerPoint/Google Slides Lesson is editable and you may customize it to fit your classroom needs. The quiz is also editable and comes in a Powerpoint and Google Forms version. Many of the activities and documents in this product are secured PDF’s, meaning you can print them but not copy or edit the text. This is to protect the copyright and intellectual property of my own work, plus the work of many dedicated clip artists that are included in this product. There is a digital version of each resource. The digital resources include Google Forms and Google Slides documents. Upon download, there will be a “read first” document that includes links to these digital files.

If you have questions about this, please don’t hesitate to email me with them!

You may also be interested in these resources: ⭐ Biology End of the Year Review – Print and Digital ⭐ Introduction to Biology Complete Unit (Print & Digital) ⭐ Progress Monitoring System and Benchmark Exams for Biology ⭐ Biology Chit Chat- Back to School Activity ⭐ Cells Unit (print and digital)

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Assignment:  Create a sketch note to illustrate one of the four macromolecules:  carbohydrates, proteins, nucleic acids, or lipids. Your task is to include major ideas about the molecule and include at least 10 details. Details can be in the form of images or text. Details should be connected in some way to one of the major ideas. You will also be graded on your creativity in the design of your sketch. Because you have been provided with a sample of a sketch for proteins, choose one of the other macromolecules for this assignment.  

Sample sketch: