Objective

By the end of this lesson, you will be able to identify and describe basic geometric shapes found in bio molecules.

Materials and Prep

• Paper and crayons/markers
• Printed images of bio molecules (e.g. proteins, DNA, lipids)
• Scissors
• Glue

Prior knowledge: Basic understanding of shapes (circle, square, triangle).

Activities

1. Introduction: Show the printed images of bio molecules and discuss what they are. Explain that bio molecules are made up of different shapes.
2. Shape Hunt: Give the student a piece of paper and ask them to find and draw as many shapes as they can see in the bio molecules. Encourage them to identify circles, squares, triangles, and any other shapes they notice.
3. Shape Collage: Provide the student with scissors, glue, and additional paper. Ask them to cut out the shapes they identified in the bio molecules and create a collage by gluing them onto the paper.
4. Shape Matching: Prepare a set of shape cards with different bio molecules on one side and corresponding geometric shapes on the other side. Play a matching game with the student to match the bio molecules with their corresponding shapes.

Kindergarten Grade Talking Points

• "Bio molecules are special things we find in living things like plants and animals."
• "Shapes are everywhere! We can find shapes in bio molecules too."
• "Can you find a circle in this bio molecule? What about a square?"
• "Let's cut out the shapes we see and make a collage. It will be like a puzzle!"
• "Now, let's match the bio molecules with their shapes. Which shape goes with this bio molecule?"