Biomolecule Activities

Objectives
1. Describe the structure and function of lipids, nucleic acids, carbohydrates and proteins.
2. Show the relationship between lipids, nucleic acids, proteins and carbohydrates including the
connection between their subunits and elements that make up the molecules.

ACTIVITY #1
Cartoon
Make a cartoon, or comic that tells a:

--a scary story

--a funny story
--an adventure story

Make sure your story answers the objectives and shows that you can connect the concepts you are
supposed to learn.

ACTIVITY #2
Picture Analogies
Think of a picture analogy for each of the four macromolecules (proteins, carbohydrates, lipids, and nucleic
acids). The picture should include the following parts: (You are to draw ONE picture per macromolecule!)

1) An analogy for each macromolecule’s structure (elements and subunits) (Its structure reminds me of...)
2) An analogy for each macromolecule’s function (main functions) (It works like.....)

Really want to impress? Make a one-panel cartoon for each macromolecule instead of just a picture for each!

You must create your analogies TOGETHER in one picture. NO SENTENCES. You can use words to label
parts of your drawing, but you cannot have any written explanation/dialogue/etc.

ACTIVITY #3
Concept Map

Directions: Use the terms below to create a concept map. A concept map is a graphic organizer that illustrates the
connection between terms, ideas, concepts, processes etc.

Create a concept map that answers the objectives and uses all of the vocabulary words listed below.
All connectors must be labeled with why you made the connections you did. Make sure you are making connections
between concepts, not just writing definitions. Typically a concept map goes from general or big ideas to smaller more
specific or detailed ideas. Additionally, a connecting phrase describes the relationship between each of the terms. Use
all of the terms below (each should be in a box or bubble) to create a concept. You may also include terms and
definitions other than those below.

Amino Acid Cholesterol Fatty Acid

Sugar DNA Monomer
Nucleotide Hydrogen Polymer
Carbohydrate Carbon Ribosome
Lipid Nitrogen Nitrogenous Bases (A,T,C,G,U)
Nucleic Acid Oxygen RNA
Enzyme Cell Membrane Photoshynthesis
Glucose Dehydration Synthesis
Phospholipid Hydrolysis
Concept Map Example