Students perform an experiment in which they test foods for the presence of proteins, carbohydrates, and lipids. They identify the molecular structure of each type of biomolecule and then discuss how biomolecules relate to nutrition and...

In this biology activity, students complete a crossword puzzle with 35 questions on protein synthesis. They identify the different parts of the cell involved in the process.

In this chromosome instructional activity students complete a crossword puzzle by answering questions on DNA, nucleic acids, nucleotides and RNA.  

Students investigate various substances to determine the perpetrator of a crime. In this biology lesson plan, students test for the presence of organic compounds in various samples. They identify an unknown substance based on its...

Learners identify the different steps involved in DNA transcription. In this genetics lesson, pupils complete a worksheet and model the translation process with a paper chain activity. They watch a video on sickle cell anemia and explain...

Students review materials prior to taking a test that includes food preparation. After playing a version of Jeopardy as a review, they fill out lab planning sheets which detail what they plan to prepare, including ingredients and...

Learners discuss the steps of protein synthesis before acting out the process as a class. They are assigned specific roles and receive an instruction card and get materials listed in order to perform their role. Students switch roles...

Students practice writing and decoding secret messages before discussing DNA and its role as a code for making proteins. They translate DNA into RNA and identify the sequence of amino acids to find a secret message. An interactive...

Students observe and manipulate the structure of a protein. They form an alpha helix, a beta sheet, and add disulfide bonds. They create a multimeric protein and compare their location with other students.

Students group various foods according to whether they are proteins, carbohydrates, or lipids. This activity is a multisensory way of introducing students to biochemistry. Students also learn how icons represent the molecular composition...

Students read a snack nutrition chart and answer questions. They compare nutrition levels of snack foods. They correctly calculate differences in nutritional value.

Students examine protein, what it is and how it functions in the body.  In this protein lesson plan students study the food pyramid, what a protein is and what it does. 

In this proteins worksheet, students review how amino acids are sequenced to determine types of proteins. Students also review how proteins are used by the body. This worksheet has 2 drawing and 24 fill in the blank statements.

In this nutrient worksheet, students compare the chemicals that make up living things: vitamins and minerals, lipids, proteins, carbohydrates, and nucleic acids. This worksheet has 2 drawings and 32 fill in the blank statements.

This site from the Department of Chemistry at the Washington University provides a deetailed study of the role of hemoglobin in blood physiology. The article is somewhat in-depth, complete with pictures, charts, and a bibliography.

In this lesson, 2nd graders will learn about the components of a balanced diet. Students will analyze charts and then self-report their own foods in categories. Several fiction and nonfiction books are listed as additional resources.

Find out what the human body needs to function at its best, and why.

Students examine x-ray crystallography. The resource explores the structure of the proteins specified by tens of thousands of newly sequenced genes. Additional resources are included.

This site from the University of Massachusetts links to downloadable freeware (Rasmol and CHIME) which are required to view 3-D images common on organic chemistry tutorials.

This site from the Acadia University provides the basic structure of DNA and RNA and a decent compare/contrast between the two.

This lesson will explain the secondary structure of a protein.