Chemistry

Give students their initial experience in the chemistry of living matter by having them identify the basic macromolecules of the cell. This teacher-designed activity can be used as an introduction to any cell unit and will also serve as an excellent ...

Proteins, carbohydrates, fats, vitamins-your students have surely heard these words, and may have an understanding of what they are, but this Flinn-developed lab activity will allow students to relate these terms to the foods they eat every day. Usin...

Break the carbohydrate code in this engaging “mystery lab.” Students learn about the structure and properties of carbohydrates and apply their knowledge to identify unknowns. The identities of five carbohydrates-starch, glucose, fructose, lactose and...

The numbers are staggering! Starting with only about 20 different naturally occurring amino acids, a single cell may synthesize more than 3,000 different types of proteins. How do amino acids link together to build a protein? What role do amino acids...

Have your students gain a clearer understanding of the basic structure and chemistry of the molecules essential for life. In a series of seven lab activities, students construct three-dimensional models of carbohydrates, lipids, and proteins. These a...

What factors influence the properties of proteins and determine their structure and function? In this hands-on kit, students examine the effects of acids and bases, inorganic salts, organic solvents, and temperature on the physical properties of prot...