PROTEINS- Amino Acids, Protein Needs and Muscle Building- FULL UNIT

Teach the science of protein with this complete, flexible unit for Nutrition and Health Science classes! Students explore what proteins do in the body, how amino acids build proteins, how protein is digested and absorbed, how needs change throughout life, and how to evaluate protein claims they may see on real products.

This unit includes engaging games, editable presentation, student notes, hands-on activities, case studies, and optional extension lessons. Use the full sequence or choose the activities that best fit your class schedule and standards.

What’s included:

• Protein Power Play: a game-based hook with surprising protein facts (PPT or Google Slides versions with PDF handouts) Includes set-up instructions as well as a Teacher Guide/Answer Key (PDF)
• Proteins Presentation and Student Notes with Answer Key (PPT or Google Slides and PDFs). Editable to allow for adding or removing materials to fit your required standards. Includes set-up instructions as well as a Teacher Guide with slide by slide optional add-on information (PDF)
• My Model Protein Chain: a hands-on amino-acid chain activity (PDF or editable Word document with PPT/Google Slides chart for display). Includes set-up instructions and guide (PDF)
• Pick the Protein: a food comparison game (PPT or Google Slides) with optional student worksheet and answer key (PDF). Includes set-up instructions as well as a Teacher Guide/Answer Key (PDF)
• A Plant Powered Protein Plan: a plant-based protein case study and meal-planning activity (PDF). Includes set-up instructions as well as a Teacher Guide/Answer Key (PDF).
• The Science of Building Muscle: an optional extension lesson (PPT or Google Slides)
• Protein Hype-Check Challenge: a culminating activity to go along with The Science of Building Muscle where students evaluate protein claims and design a protein product. (PDF)

Topics include:

• Protein’s roles in the body
• Amino acids and protein structure
• Essential and nonessential amino acids
• Protein digestion and absorption
• Protein needs throughout life
• Weight-based protein estimates
• Vegetarian and vegan eating patterns
• Muscle growth, recovery, and protein myths
• Protein marketing claims 

This resource is designed for flexibility. Each activity includes a teacher guide with materials, preparation steps, instructions, an answer key when needed, and helpful teaching notes or talking points.  A general guide with a suggested teaching sequence for the full unit is also included.

Click on the preview thumbnail to see an example of the design of all the products included. 

I also have units on the other macros! If you want to check them out, here are the links! If you want to purchase ALL THREE, use the code MACROBUNDLE to receive $10 off for buying all three units!

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Explore the Lipids Full Unit