Handout
Other

Acadia University: Structure of Dna and Rna

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from the Acadia University provides the basic structure of DNA and RNA and a decent compare/contrast between the two.
Graphic
Other

Vanderbilt Structural Biology Department: Calcium Binding Proteins Database

For Students 9th - 10th
Complete listing of calcium-binding proteins, including specifics on domain binding. Also contains sequence and further structural information.
Website
Other

The Ef Hand Calcium Binding Protein Data Library

For Students 9th - 10th
This site contains general, sequential, and structural information on calcium binding proteins.
Website
Other

Diet: The Only Real Hope for Arthritis

For Students 9th - 10th
In addition to discussing the use of a vegan diet to lower the risk of arthritis, this article also talks about diet as a means of preventing other diseases and disorders.
Activity
Treehut

Suzy's World: Hair

For Students 3rd - 8th
Find out which grows faster--your hair or your nails.
Interactive
Other

Footprints Science: Food Groups

For Students 9th - 10th
This animation displays examples of different food groups for the students to correctly label.
Handout
Rutgers University

Rutgers Center for Vector Biology: Mosquito Biology

For Students 9th - 10th
This page covers the life cycle, habitats and other details about mosquitos.
Unit Plan
Sophia Learning

Sophia: Enzyme Structure: Lesson 4

For Students 9th - 10th
This lesson will describe that enzymes are made of proteins, and can be found in nature or can be synthesized synthetically. It is 4 of 4 in the series titled "Enzyme Structure."
Unit Plan
Sophia Learning

Sophia: Introduction to Proteins: Lesson 2

For Students 9th - 10th
This lesson will introduce what a protein is, and what its 6 functions are. It is 2 of 2 in the series titled "Introduction to Proteins."
PPT
Sophia Learning

Sophia: Introduction to Proteins: Lesson 1

For Students 9th - 10th
This lesson will introduce what a protein is, and what its 6 functions are. It is 1 of 2 in the series titled "Introduction to Proteins."
Unit Plan
Sophia Learning

Sophia: Primary Structure of Proteins: Lesson 2

For Students 9th - 10th
This lesson will explain the primary structure of a protein. It is 2 of 3 in the series titled "Primary Structure of Proteins."
PPT
Sophia Learning

Sophia: Primary Structure of Proteins: Lesson 3

For Students 9th - 10th
This lesson will explain the primary structure of a protein. It is 3 of 3 in the series titled "Primary Structure of Proteins."
PPT
Sophia Learning

Sophia: Primary Structure of Proteins: Lesson 1

For Students 9th - 10th
This lesson will explain the primary structure of a protein. It is 1 of 3 in the series titled "Primary Structure of Proteins."
Unit Plan
Sophia Learning

Sophia: Quaternary Structure of Proteins: Lesson 2

For Students 9th - 10th
This lesson will explain the quaternary structure of a protein. It is 2 of 2 in the series titled "Quaternary Structure of Proteins."
Unit Plan
Sophia Learning

Sophia: Secondary Structure of Proteins

For Students 9th - 10th
This lesson will explain the secondary structure of a protein.
PPT
Sophia Learning

Sophia: Tertiary Structure of Proteins: Lesson 1

For Students 9th - 10th
This lesson will explain the tertiary structure of a protein. It is 1 of 2 in the series titled "Tertiary Structure of Proteins."
Interactive
Bio Topics

Bio Topics: How Enzymes Work

For Students 9th - 10th
Understand how enzymes work with this page that includes animations and explanations. Learn that all enzymes are proteins and have specific catalytic actions.
Website
US Department of Agriculture

Choose My Plate: All About the Protein Group

For Students 9th - 10th
Read about the foods that qualify as proteins and how much amounts to one serving of each.
PPT
Sophia Learning

Sophia: Enzyme Structure: Lesson 2

For Students 9th - 10th
This lesson will describe that enzymes are made of proteins, and can be found in nature or can be synthesized synthetically. It is 2 of 4 in the series titled "Enzyme Structure."
PPT
Sophia Learning

Sophia: Biology: Macromolecules: Secondary Structures of Proteins

For Students 9th - 10th
This lesson will explain the secondary structure of a protein.
Unit Plan
Sophia Learning

Sophia: Tertiary Structure of Proteins: Lesson 2

For Students 9th - 10th
This lesson will explain the tertiary structure of a protein. It is 2 of 2 in the series titled "Tertiary Structure of Proteins."
Handout
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Precision Nutrition

Encyclopedia of Food: Protein

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Find the nutritional details of proteins in this entry. Where can proteins be found? What happens when too many or too few proteins are consumed?
Whiteboard
ClassFlow

Class Flow: Healthy Eating Activity 3: Composite Dishes

For Students 3rd - 5th
[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart supports lessons from the Food - a fact of life website. Pupils will be able to identify a healthy meal working out what are the key ingredients for the meals presented.
Whiteboard
ClassFlow

Class Flow: Healthy Eating Activity 4: Energy

For Students 3rd - 5th
[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart supports lessons from the 'Food - a fact of life' website. Pupils will be able to understand why their bodies need energy, how much energy is in certain food types and who needs more...