Organic Chemistry: Functional Groups and Mechanisms · Semester 2

Amino Acids and Proteins (Basic)

Students will be introduced to amino acids as building blocks of proteins and understand the basic concept of protein formation and function.

Key Questions

  1. What are amino acids and why are they important?
  2. What are proteins made of?
  3. What are some general functions of proteins in living organisms?

MOE Syllabus Outcomes

MOE: Biomolecules (Proteins) - MSMOE: Amino Acids (Basic) - MS
Level: JC 2
Subject: Chemistry
Unit: Organic Chemistry: Functional Groups and Mechanisms
Period: Semester 2

Suggested Methodologies

Ready to teach this topic?

Generate a complete, classroom-ready active learning mission in seconds.

Generate a Custom MissionBrowse Lesson Plan TemplatesBrowse missions

Planning templates for Chemistry

lesson plan

Science

A science-specific template built around the scientific method, with sections for phenomena, investigation, data analysis, and claims-evidence-reasoning (CER) writing.

More in Organic Chemistry: Functional Groups and Mechanisms

Introduction to Organic Compounds and Hydrocarbons

Students will define organic chemistry, identify common organic compounds, and classify simple hydrocarbons (alkanes, alkenes) based on their bonding.

2 methodologies

Alcohols: Properties and Uses

Students will identify alcohols as a functional group, describe their general properties, and explore their common uses.

2 methodologies

Carboxylic Acids and Esters (Basic)

Students will identify carboxylic acids and esters, understand their basic properties, and learn about the formation of esters (esterification).

2 methodologies

Polymers: Plastics and Their Formation

Students will learn about polymers as large molecules made from repeating units, focusing on common synthetic polymers (plastics) and their formation.

2 methodologies

Browse curriculum by country

AmericasUSCAMXCLCOBR
EuropeUKIEFRDEESITNLPTSE
Asia & PacificINSGAU