Testing for Carbohydrates / Biomolecules - A Level Biology / GCSE Biology (2 Lessons with Resources)

A resource designed to teach students the theory for using Biochemical tests to test for the presence of different types of carbohydrates.

Includes:

• Lesson-by-lesson plan / Scheme of work
• A list of resources you will need to teach the lessons
• Power Point with instructions
• Note booklet for students to fill in during lessons (matches Power Point)
• Self-assesment on exam questions for students

Although this resource was designed for teaching Edexcel A Level Biology as part of my 2.0 Carbohydrates topic (https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/2-0-carbohydrates-5-lessons-a-level-biology-edexcel-snab-12324797) it could easily be adapted for use with GCSE classes or other exam boards.

Content includes:

• Fun quick-fire quiz to test student’s knowledge on the theory of carbohydrates (based on my lessons found here https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/2-0-carbohydrates-5-lessons-a-level-biology-edexcel-snab-12324797)
• An overview of the tests used for different types of carbohydrates
• A reminder of the difference between oxidising and reducing agents
• A demo for the iodine test
• Instructions for completing the Benedicts test
• A fun and engaging Practical where students apply their knowledge to investigating the sugar content of different fruit juices
• Exam questions and answers
• A chance for students to self-assess their progress and understanding

Activities:

Video links
Whiteboard quizzes
3 Investigations and results tables
Exam questions with answers
Summary activities

You can find the whole topic of 2.0 Carbohydrates in my shop.