Unit 1: Chemistry of Life
Unit 1: Chemistry of Life
You’ll learn about water’s role as the basis of life and the functions of macromolecules like lipids and proteins.
Topics may include:
Student Learning Plan
Labs:
Activities:
Articles:
Unit 1: Chemistry of Life
You’ll learn about water’s role as the basis of life and the functions of macromolecules like lipids and proteins.
Topics may include:
- The structure and chemical properties of water
- The makeup and properties of macromolecules
- The structure of DNA and RNA
Student Learning Plan
Labs:
- pH of Common Substances
- pH Bath Balm Lab
- Lipid Lip Balm Lab
- Enzyme Activity Lab
Activities:
- DNA Origami
- Carbohydrate Paper Modeling
- Amino Acid Lab Stations
- Foam Enzyme Modeling
- Gibbs Free Energy Calculations
- Viewing Guide - Carbon
Articles:
- RNA World