C2 Carbohydrates as providers of energy for metabolism (teacher instructions)
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Experimentation instructions for Experimento | 10+:
Background information on the content and practical information on conducting the experiment "Carbohydrates as providers of energy for metabolism – Starch and sugar". This experiment comprises two subexperiments.
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2018-11-20
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Description:
This experiment is an introductory experiment to the overall topic of digestion and metabolism in the human body. It is suitable as a qualitative introduction to the topic of digestion for the age group up to 16 years. However, further study of the topic of metabolism necessitates considerable basic knowledge of organic chemistry and biochemistry, which cannot be assumed until the age group 16+ or acquired then. The materials supplied allow eight groups of students to conduct the experiments simultaneously.
The experiment comprises two subexperiments:
• Potatoes contain starch
• Hydrolysis of starch
Notes:
• Observe the safety information in the instructions as well as the applicable safety guidelines for your school.
• All materials mentioned in the instructions will have to be purchased directly from commercial sources.
The experiment comprises two subexperiments:
• Potatoes contain starch
• Hydrolysis of starch
Notes:
• Observe the safety information in the instructions as well as the applicable safety guidelines for your school.
• All materials mentioned in the instructions will have to be purchased directly from commercial sources.
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Learning resource type:
Experiment
Subjects:
Biology
Grade levels:
Grade 5 to 6; Grade 7 to 9; Grade 10 to 13
School types:
Middle/high school
Keywords:
Blood sugar; Carbohydrate; Enzyme; Health; Metabolism; Nutrition
Bibliography:
Siemens Stiftung Media Portal
Author:
Georg Frie, Prof. Dr. Claudia Nerdel for Siemens Stiftung
Rights holder:
© Siemens Stiftung 2015