The ABC's of Amino Acids
In this one-time course, students will learn about the chemistry and biology of amino acids and proteins.
Kathy Borja
Average rating:
4.8
Number of reviews:(223)
What's included
1 live meeting
30 mins in-class hoursClass Experience
US Grade 7 - 10
Amino acids are the building blocks of proteins and proteins are what drive our biochemistry. In this class, I will present via PowerPoint the names, abbreviations, and chemical structures of amino acids. I will explain peptide bonds and protein structure. The learners should already have some background in biology and chemistry. During class, learners will have an opportunity to draw structures and/or use the amino acid abbreviations to make "words" to remember the "ABC's" of amino acids. If they feel comfortable, they may share their drawings or "words" with the rest of the class. We will conclude with an online trivia game based upon what we discussed.
Learning Goals
The students will learn the nomenclature and structure of amino acids and proteins.
Other Details
Supply List
Students may wish to have paper & pencil for note taking and to draw structures or write abbreviations to make their "words." Materials for molecular modeling (can be a kit or pipe cleaners with beads) may also be used, but it is completely optional.
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Joined January, 2020
4.8
223reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
Master's Degree in Science from Rutgers University and UMDNJ
I am a scientist turned stay at home mom. While getting my Master's degree in Biochemistry, I taught General Biology lab and an Introduction to Molecular Biology Research lab to undergraduates. I have worked as a medical laboratory technician in a hospital and as a biochemist in drug discovery and early phase clinical trials within the pharmaceutical industry. I left that role to stay at home and homeschool my 2e son. Since he was a different learner, we explored all ways of learning and trying to make it fun.
I began teaching online by teaching English to kids in China. I enjoyed it, but Outschool allows me to go back to my scientific roots and share it with others. I hope to design and deliver classes that will share my knowledge from working as a scientist and get learners as interested and excited about science as I am.Reviews
Live One-Time Class
$10
per classMeets once
30 min
Completed by 30 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 12-17
2-12 learners per class
