01703nam a22002057a 4500 20240409104118.0 240409b |||||||| |||| 00| 0 eng d 0002-7685 Brady, Rebecca J. Exploring the Properties of Functional Groups and Biomolecules (Journal Article) United States :National Association of Biology Teachers (NABT) ,2023 454–458p. American Biology Teacher Volume 85: Issue 8, October 2023 ***______{For Hard Copy, Please visit Library.}________*** Abstract: A solid understanding of the chemical properties of bonds, functional groups, and molecules is an essential component of general biology. Students often struggle to connect these concepts and apply them appropriately. Manipulatives provide a concrete tool for visualizing these concepts and allow the instructor to see (literally) what students do not understand. Here, we present a manipulatives-based exercise that reinforces student understanding and application of the properties of hydrocarbons, functional groups, carbohydrates, proteins, and lipids. The exercise also explores how functional groups contribute to the shape and properties of different classes of biomolecules. The structure of this activity helps both instructors and students identify misconceptions and provides an opportunity to resolve them through peer learning, modeling, and individual attention from the instructor. biomolecules| functional groups| chemical structures| molecular modeling Patel, Maya R. https://doi.org/10.1525/abt.2023.85.8.454 PER 0 0 0 0 RIEBPL RIEBPL 2024-04-09 0 2024-04-09 10:41:37 2024-04-09 PER 45681 45680