Macromolecule+project


 * // If you are what you eat, does that make me a banana? //**

We all know that people need food to survive and stay healthy, but why? The reason is because our food gives us certain materials we need to build our bodies, and to keep it fueled with energy. The focus of the project will be on how the body **metabolizes** certain molecules in order to keep you alive.

You will spend the next few days in the computer lab researching ONE of these molecules. Next week, it will be your responsibility to teach a small group of your peers about this molecule, where we get it, and how it is used by our bodies.

You will need to create an informational display (a poster, a brochure, a pamphlet, a video, or a model) designed to educate the general public about the role your assigned molecule plays in their daily lives. It should be easy to read, and you should use visual aids wherever possible.

Your display should include all of the following elements: - A description of this molecule, it’s shape and structure, it’s monomers and polymers (or segments/parts in the case of lipids), and the elements that comprise this molecule. - A list of foods and other nutritional sources of this molecule, as well as a description of why some sources are better than others. - An explanation of how the body metabolizes (i.e. builds or breaks down) these molecules, as well as what these molecules are used for in the body (i.e. their function). - A description of the consequences of consuming either too many or too few of these molecules. - A list of your research sources (You can use small text in order to minimize the space these take up). - VISUAL AIDS WHEREVER POSSIBLE!

This is an individual project. However, you may confer with your classmates who are researching the same molecule in order to get feedback and advice. Your molecule and teaching group assignments are listed below:

2 3  4  5  6  7 || Tristan Blake Trent Ashley Emma Isaiah Kayla || Maddy Carla Brianna Kimy Justin Alex Tory || Steven Gus Matt Stue Logan Spencer Garrett ||
 * **Teaching Groups** || **Carbohydrates** || **Proteins** || **Lipids** ||
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Click here to see an example brochure

Click here to see an example poster/pamphlet

Here are some websites I recommend. You don't have to limit yourself to these, but these are a good place to start:

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 * Basics of all 4 macromolecules: **
 * Carbohydrates: **

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 * Lipids and Fats: **
 * Proteins: **