CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Life Science: 11.12 Food and Nutrients
Understand the human body's nutrient needs.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Life Science: 2.2 Organic Compounds
Learn about the organic compounds and macromolecules found in living organisms,
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...
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McGraw Hill
Mc Graw Hill: The Chemistry of Organic Molecules [Pdf]
This PDF is a chapter outline covering the chemistry of organic molecules.
Other
Footprints Science: Food Groups
This animation displays examples of different food groups for the students to correctly label.
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Animals: Human Digestive System: Lesson 4
This lesson provides an overview that explains the processes of digestion in humans. It is 4 of 4 in the series titled "Animals: Human Digestive System."
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Animals: Human Digestive System: Lesson 1
This lesson provides an overview that explains the processes of digestion in humans. It is 1 of 4 in the series titled "Animals: Human Digestive System."
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Healthy Eating Activity 3: Composite Dishes
[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.
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Healthy Eating Activity 4: Energy
[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...
Mocomi & Anibrain Digital Technologies
Mocomi: Importance of Health and Hygiene
Explains the difference between health and hygiene. Discusses the five components of food and the importance of a balanced diet and exercise. Also, provides steps to maintain good hygiene.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Structure of the Plasma Membrane
Article takes a look at the different components (protein, lipid, cholesterol, and carbohydrate) of the plasma membrane, examining their roles, their diversity, and how they work together to make a secure boundary around the cell.
Thinkport Education
Thinkport: Designing a Healthier, Happier Meal: Explore Possibilities: Biology
Analyze a children's meal from a local fast food restaurant to confirm or deny the presence of fat, protein, simple carbohydrates (sugar) and complex carbohydrates (starch).
Other
Health Check Systems: Healthier Fast Food Choices
At this site from HealthCheck Systems you can click on the names of your favorite fast food places to see the "healthier" food choices they provide. Check out the calorie, fat, protein, and carbohydrate content for each food choice.
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: Mirror, Mirror, on the Wall
This lesson covers chiral molecules, which are important in carbohydrate and protein chemistry. Understanding the difference in their structures helps with understanding the different biochemical properties of molecules with similar...
Curated OER
Kids Health: Figuring Out Fat and Calories
Most people know that fats and calories are connected to our weight, but what is their correlation? This article analyzes their relationship and how an understanding of these items can benefit your body. Links to related articles are...
PBS
Pbs Nova Teachers: Dying to Be Thin: Body Needs
Find out what the human body needs to function at its best, and why.
Curated OER
Kids Health: What Do Food Labels Really Say?
An overview of food labeling history and importance, how to read food labels, basic components of a food label, and a comparison of different foods.
Bio Topics
Bio Topics: Is Your Diet Healthy?
A nutrition calculator exploring student's dietary choices by finding their total intake of calories, proteins, carbohydrates, fats, sugars, sodium, and fiber throughout the day.
Other
My Food Buddy: Food Calorie Table
This page has a list of almost 1,000 different types of foods with their amount of calories, protein, fat, and carbohydrates.
Indiana University
Area 10 Math and Technology Project: Nutrition Labels
Lesson Plan involving all aspects of reading a nutrition label. Emphasizes math skills. Includes links to a teacher outline, student copies and reference materials.
Soft Schools
Soft Schools: Molecules of Life Quiz
Take an interactive quiz over the molecules of life. After completing the quiz, check your score, and then revisit any incorrect question for further review.
Other
Ucs: Functions of the Four Major Groups of Organic Molecules
Check out this chart about the four major groups of organic molecules
Curated OER
Biochemistry
Tutorial provides an overview of the structural features of carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, and nucleic acids.