Using technology, pupils find an exponential function to model the population growth of the US. With more information, learners derive the population growth formula for the world. Ultimately, they determine the amount of protein needed...

When your AP biology class is studying DNA and genomes, this instructional activity will provide a detailed review. On the first page are diagrams and matching SEM (scanning electron microscope) images of different levels of DNA packing...

Test your learners' healthy snacking know-how with this quiz. This quiz is made up of 10 questions about how to choose a healthy snack. Topics include food labels, carbohydrates, healthy snack choices, and high-fat foods. Use this quiz...

Infuse your AP biologists with the details of the endocrine system. This six-page worksheet queries learners thoroughly about gland structure and hormone function. Ms. Foglia, the author, has not left anything out of this resource,...

High schoolers are given an envelope that turns each of them into either a field of grass, or a diary cow, or a famous person (only one type of organism per student). The object is to get the correct building blocks for proteins (amino...

In this proteins worksheet, students read about the chemical compound, protein. Students determine where proteins are found in the body and how enzymes help the body react. Then students complete 3 short answer questions.

Pupils investigate meat as a source that provides protein, iron and nutrients in the diet. They identify types of meat and their sources, complete a market survey, conduct a fried egg experiment, and prepare various recipes that include...

High schoolers revise thier partner's essay. They also write the second draft of their essay for homework. Students use the Protein Explorer web site to visualize molecules, ATP, DNA, proteins and lipid bilayer. They are able to see...

In this DNA worksheet, students describe how the cell stores all of the data needed to produce the required proteins for the body. Then they describe the ribosomes division and how is attaches itself to RNA and makes protein by forming...

In this DNA worksheet, 9th graders read a brief excerpt pertaining to the genetic code and identify how proteins know which cell to create. Then they use the genetic code dictionary to draw a diagram showing the codons for an imaginary...

Students explore what amino acids are, their history and how they are used in technology.  In this protein lesson plan students identify the properties of proteins and amino acids.

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...

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

Seventh graders extend their knowledge of calories, proteins, carbohydrate and fats. They discover their body's use of calorie intake, explore diet in relation to excercise and nutrition and determine if their diet and excercise habis...

Young scholars observe the effectiveness of detergents on breaking down proteins.  In this investigative lesson students participate in an activity that shows how proteins are broken down in gelatin and fill out a worksheet. 

High schoolers perform a demonstration which provides an example of the use of a protein produced by biotechnology for making ice cream, custard, and cheese.

In this biochemistry worksheet, students review amino acids, proteins, lipids, and carbohydrates. This worksheet has 29 multiple choice, 8 fill in the blank, and 3 short answer questions.

Students are given three unknown samples and must perform two chemical tests in order to determine if the samples contains protein and/or starch. Students work with corrosive or toxic reagents.

Students explore organic compounds. Using humor, factual and conceptual correctness, students create a skit explaining organic compounds. Students include topics such as sugar, polymerization, unraveling of proteins, and substrates. ...

In this biology worksheet, 9th graders describe what osmosis is and how it explains the fact tat a watery syrup forms when you put sugar on strawberries. Then they describe how proteins made by ribosomes leave the cell. Students also...

In this life substances learning exercise, students will review carbon atoms, monosaccharides, dissaccharides, polysaccharides, lipids, proteins, and nucleic acids. This learning exercise has 4 true or false and 17 matching questions.

In this nutrition worksheet, learners record the food that they consume. Students record how many calories, grams of fat, protein, and sugar is in each portion of food that they list.

After your biologists have learned about transcription, translation, and gene regulation, they work in a small group to create a poster of a system that serves as an analogy of the gene regulation process. They share their creations with...

In this membrane permeability worksheet, students read introductory information about the cell membrane structure as it pertains to permeabillity and draw a representation of the membrane as they complete a lab. Students record the...