Tag: acid

  • Amino Acid Card Sort – Classifying Groups

    Amino Acid Card Sort – Classifying Groups

    In this interactive activity, students will classify the 20 amino acids based on their chemical properties using cards that display each amino acid’s name. The cards include the chemical formula and side chain (R-group) structure. Recall that each amino acid consists of a central carbon atom, bonded to an amino group (NH2) and a carboxyl…

  • Protein Synthesis Practice Using Codon Charts

    Protein Synthesis Practice Using Codon Charts

    Practice using a codon chart to determine amino acid sequences from DNA.

  • Demo:  BTB and Carbon Dioxide

    Demo: BTB and Carbon Dioxide

    I have used this demonstration every year to introduce the scientific method.  The worksheet below is optional and includes instructions for writing a lab report and doing a more involved investigation, but for the beginning of the year, I prefer to just have students observe and give their suggestions for how to test various hypotheses.…

  • Learn Transcription and Translation by Coloring

    Learn Transcription and Translation by Coloring

    Graphic shows the process of transcription and translation. Color the parts of the model as your learn about them!