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Macromolecules PPTMacromolecules PPT
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Biology Junction
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9th - 12th
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Macromolecules

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In chemistry, organic means something contains a carbon base. A helpful presentation starts by defining macromolecules as large organic carbon molecules. Scholars answer questions about each topic on the associated worksheet. It covers carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, and nucleic acids in detail.

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CCSS: Adaptable

Concepts

macromolecules, carbohydrates, lipids, protein, nucleic acids

Additional Tags

science

Instructional Ideas

  • Add the six functions of both lipids and proteins to science journals
  • Break the words polymer and monomer into root words to help individuals remember the meaning

Classroom Considerations

  • Relies on prior knowledge of molecules, carbon, and chemical compounds

Pros

  • Provides both fill-in-the blank and short-answer questions
  • Highlights key ideas throughout

Cons

  • None

Common Core

SL.9-10.2 SL.11-12.2 RST.9-10.4 RST.11-12.4

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