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1 For Middle and High School Students to Better Understand Monomers of Macromolecules

2 Proteins Macromolecule Building Lipids Carbohydrates Nucleic Acids

3 Directions: Choose a color for each of the monomers below and color them. Cut out the pieces and use them to assemble your macromolecules. Place your macromolecules in the appropriate space. Match the functions with the corresponding macromolecule. Control many chemical reactions and processes that take place in living things are well as act as the building supplies Fats, oils, and waxes that act as a stored energy source, insulation, and water-proof coverings The immediate and primary energy source of all living things Stored hereditary information in the form of DNA and RNA

4 Directions: Choose a color for each of the monomers below and color them. Cut out the pieces and use them to assemble your macromolecules. Place your macromolecules in the appropriate space. Match the functions with the corresponding macromolecule.

5 Macromolecule Building Monomer Function Protein Lipid Carbohydrate Nucleic Acid

6 Directions: Choose a color for each of the monomers below and color them. Cut out the pieces and use them to assemble your macromolecules. Place your macromolecules in the appropriate space. Match the functions with the corresponding macromolecule. Control many chemical reactions and processes that take place in living things are well as act as the building supplies Fats, oils, and waxes that act as a stored energy source, insulation, and water-proof coverings The immediate and primary energy source of all living things Stored hereditary information in the form of DNA and RNA

7 Directions: Choose a color for each of the monomers below and color them. Cut out the pieces and use them to assemble your macromolecules. Place your macromolecules in the appropriate space. Write the function of each macromolecule in the space provided.

8 Thank you for your download! If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact me at Your 100% satisfaction is valued. Feedback and ratings are greatly appreciated. Teacher s Notes: The concept of macromolecules can be tough for students to understand. In addition, there is a lot that students have to memorize. Help your students remember and learn about macromolecules using this activity. Students color and cut out the pieces to build their macromolecules. Help them understand the idea of a monomer and remember which goes with which. Have them match the description with the appropriate macromolecule to help them remember the basic function of each. Perfect for their interactive notebook. Use it for review/reinforcement, to teach the concept, or assess their understanding of it. Make it a race to complete activity and assign bonus points for a quiz or test. Use it as a part of a station activity. Group or individual work. If your students tend to take longer to cut and color, have them only cut and color a few and then draw in the remainder.

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