This is a worksheet (and key) that emphasizes the chemistry of water and the emergent properties of water that arise from water's chemistry. Its purpose is to reinforce the lecture material on these topics and to help students start to think about what makes a molecule polar/hydrophilic vs. nonpolar/hydrophobic. It was adapted from a worksheet posted at http...

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Macromolecules are the biological name for nutrients that are in our food. These nutrients are critical for basic cell functions. We know that we must eat to maintain a healthy body. In BIO 1113, we learn the roles of the macromolecules in cell function. Tying together the macromolecules to something as simple as a Snickers Bar may help to make connections to the importance of the...

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This module provides one basic chemistry "skill check" and three content modules covering information from elements and atoms to atomic structure/electron orbitals, bonds and chemical reactions. Content modules include videos, articles, figures, and illustrations, though the majority are videos. Users/students can also ask questions at the end of each module, and a the community of users have the...

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This module provides a "skill check" with questions for students on the properties of water, but also contains four content modules on the following: Hydrogen bonding Cohesion/Adhesion Temperature and State Changes in Water Acids, Bases, and pH. Content modules include videos, articles, figures, and illustrations, though the majority are videos. Users/students can also ask questions at the...

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This is a website that describes an in-class, hands-on activity to model the different levels of protein structure (primary, secondary, tertiary, quaternary) using Twizzlers candy.

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