Students explore the four macromolecules that make up all living things — carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, and nucleic acids — learning how each is built and the essential job it does in the body.
Students will be able to…
Every living thing — from bacteria to blue whales — is built from just four kinds of large molecules. What are they, and what does each one do?
Project this and match each macromolecule to its main function — tap the molecule, then tap what it does.
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All life is built from four kinds of molecules — which four?
Students investigate.
Teacher explains.
Apply.
Three quick checks.
Aligned to the Next Generation Science Standards (High School Life Science) and Common Core literacy in science.
Construct an explanation for how carbon-based molecules are synthesized in organisms.
Explain how DNA determines the structure of proteins.
Explain how food molecules are used for energy and growth.
Determine the meaning of scientific terms and symbols.
Preview the three formative checks. Tap “Sample answer” to see what mastery looks like — hide them before you print for students.
Have students explain how small monomers (like amino acids and simple sugars) link into large polymers (proteins and starches). A printable macromolecule sheet is in the Science library.
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A quick self-check with instant feedback, drawn from this lesson’s key terms.
A print-and-go review sheet with a built-in answer key. Tap “Show answer key” to reveal answers, or print the clean version for students.