Curated OER
Elements Found in Living Things
For this elements worksheet, students review the most common elements found in living things. Students color in two pictures with the percentages of the elements found in that living thing.
University of Oxford (UK)
University of Oxford: Lipids and Carbohydrates
In this chapter the role lipids and carbohydrates play in living organisms is examined.
Concord Consortium
Concord Consortium: Lipids and Carbohydrates
Explore the structure and function of two of the four major macromolecules, lipids and carbohydrates. (Requires Java)
Concord Consortium
Concord Consortium: Lipids and Carbohydrates
Focus on the basic structure and function of both lipids and carbohydrates, two of the four major macromolecule families in biological systems. (Requires Java)
OpenStax
Open Stax: Anatomy & Physiology: Chemical Digestion/absorption: A Closer Look
In this module, find out the locations and primary secretions involved in the chemical digestion of carbohydrates, proteins, lipids, and nucleic acids.
Science4Fun
Science4 Fun: Lipids
Learn interesting facts about the four types of lipids: fats, phospholipids, steroids, and waxes.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Nucleic Acids, Lipids, and Carbohydrates Questions
Questions pertaining to nucleic acids, lipids, and carbohydrates.
Other
Hypertextbook: Large Molecules
This is a good, in-depth reference for the study of macromolecules in biology - lipids, proteins and carbohydrates. Includes images and links to other sources as well as a quiz for students to check understanding.
BiologyWise
Biology Wise: The Smooth Endoplasmic Reticulum and Its Function
The difference between the smooth and the rough endoplasmic reticula is described, as well as the functions of the smooth endoplasmic reticulum. These functions include the synthesis of carbohydrates and lipids, protein transport, and...
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Life Science: Organic Compounds
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] The main chemical components of living organisms are known as organic compounds and are built around the element carbon. Living things are made up of very large...
Chem4kids
Chem4 Kids: Browsing Biochemistry
Here you can learn about biochemistry, the chemistry of the living world. Content explores carbohydrates, lipids, amino acid structure and proteins, enzymes, nucleic acids, and metabolism.
University of Arizona
University of Arizona/biochemistry
Tutorial provides an overview of the structural features of carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, and nucleic acids.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Life Science: Types of Nutrients
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Carbohydrates, proteins, and lipids contain energy. When your body digests food, it breaks down the molecules of these nutrients. This releases the energy so your...
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...
Ohio State University
Ohio State University: Lipids and Carbohydrates
An introduction to these chemical families. Diagrams are easy to understand and the text explains basic concepts well.
CPALMS
Florida State University Cpalms: Florida Students: Macromolecules of Life: The Overview
Get a tour of the four basic biological macromolecules structure and function in this tutorial. Learn about carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, and nucleic acids.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Connections Between Cellular Respiration and Other Pathways
Resource examines how non-glucose molecules such as carbohydrates, proteins, and lipids enter the cellular respiration pathway. Also, looks at the use of cellular respiration intermediates for biosynthesis.
BBC
Bbc: Gcse Bitesize: Animal Organization Digestion
The major nutrients required for a healthy diet are carbohydrates, proteins, and lipids. The digestive system breaks down large molecules of food, which are then absorbed into the bloodstream. After reading, try the quiz.
Concord Consortium
Concord Consortium: Stem Resources: The Tree of Life's Molecules
An interactive activity where you can zoom in to explore the macromolecules present in organisms. Learn about proteins, carbohydrates, lipids, and nucleic acid as you investigate the molecular structure of these types of macromolecules....
Estrella Mountain Community College
Online Biology Book: Chemistry Ii: Water and Organic Molecules
Online biology textbook discussing the chemical nature of water, and the importance of its molecular structure to life. Also discusses at length the organic molecules nucleic acids, proteins, lipids, and carbohydrates.
BBC
Bbc: Gcse Bitesize: Animal Organization Digestion Aqa
This lesson focuses on the structures of carbohydrates, proteins, and lipids including defining terms, a brief discussion of what they do, and diagrams of each. It also provides a link to a test.
Palomar Community College District
Palomar College: Molecular Level of Genetics
Investigate the four categories of biomolecules: carbohydrates, lipids, proteins and nucleic acids in this resource.
Soft Schools
Soft Schools: Cellular Functions of Organic Compounds Quiz
Take an interactive quiz over organic compounds. After completing the quiz, check your score, and then revisit any incorrect question for further review.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Life Science: 2.2 Organic Compounds
Learn about the organic compounds and macromolecules found in living organisms,