Introduction to Organic Chemistry: Carbohydrates
In this one-time course, students will learn about the structure and function of simple and complex carbohydrates.
Elizabeth Jerome
Average rating:
5.0
Number of reviews:(14)
What's included
1 live meeting
55 mins in-class hoursClass Experience
In this session, students will learn about carbohydrate structure and function. Students will be introduced to the elements that make up carbohydrates and will draw and label the structures of monosaccharides and disaccharides. Putting the pieces together through condensation reactions, students will be introduced to polysaccharides. From here, we will introduce the breakdown and metabolism of sugars and complex carbohydrates by the body and how they are used as energy to fuel cellular respiration. Prior knowledge of atoms and elements is a plus but not necessary.
Learning Goals
Students should leave our class with drawn structures of monosaccharides, disaccharides, and polysaccharides and a working knowledge of these organic molecules as building blocks.
Other Details
Parental Guidance
The subject of diabetes often comes up during these lessons.
Supply List
Paper and pen/pencil
1 file available upon enrollment
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Elizabeth Jerome
Joined March, 2020
5.0
14reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
With a background in cell biology, organic chemistry is a favorite subject of mine. Reviews
Live One-Time Class
$14
per classMeets once
55 min
Completed by 20 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 11-16
3-6 learners per class
