A highly engaging and effective lab helps students to understand the monomers, elements, and functions of macromolecules. In the past students struggled with understanding the monomers, elements, and functions of the 4 different macromolecules. Therefore, I created a new type of activity that does not involve the typical cut/paste activity. This activity uses chalk markers/expo markers, play-doh, pipe cleaners, and pony beads. Students have a blast building the different macromolecules and they were able to retain the information much easier than previous years.

Included in this lab is a worksheet for students to follow along, a presentation I used to walk them through, and teacher instructions.