Organic Molecules Concept Map
Guiding Question: How do the macromolecules
relate to each other?
In this activity we will use note cards to create
concept maps. Each note card will have one word.
You and your partner can rearrange the note cards on
a large piece of paper until you are satisfied with the
organization and then you may add the connecting
words. Remember- Next to each major concept,
you should list more specific concepts to form a
cluster of related ideas!
We will then share concept map by having walking
around the room to observe each map and see if you
understand it. The advantage of sharing is that the
concepts are reinforced in different ways leading to
better understanding and memory.
ORGANIC MOLECULES
ORGANIC MOLECULES
ORGANIC MOLECULES
ORGANIC MOLECULES
NUCLEIC ACIDS
CARBOHYDRATES
PROTEINS
LIPIDS
Yellow Paper
DNA
RNA
meat, fish, eggs
keratin
lipase
Insulin
oil
wax
fat
Pink Paper
cellulose=cell walls of plants
lactose=milk sugar
cereal
sucrose=table sugar
glucose=simple sugar from
photosynthesis
Pink Paper
store energy
insulation
waterproof coverings
genetic information
determine traits
codes for making proteins
Blue Paper
energy source for cells
names end in –ose
names end in –in
enzymes are 1 group
speed up chemical reactions
names end in –ase
Blue Paper
C, H, O
C, H, O, N, P
Green Paper
C, H, O, N
C, H, O
Green Paper
made up of amino acids
made up of
monosaccharides
made up of nucleotides
made up of fatty acids
Buff Paper