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Framework
for Science
Education
Amino Acid Starter Kit©
Your students explore the primary, secondary and tertiary structure of
proteins with the captivating models and tools in this dynamic kit. They
learn the chemical properties of the 20 amino acid sidechains through a
dual coloring scheme — a colored band at the base of each sidechain
indicates chemical properties while embedded colored balls in the
model show atomic structure. Understanding protein structure begins
with this unique combination of structure and chemical properties of
the amino acid sidechains. Through the kit’s engaging, hands-on
activities your students gain a basic knowledge of protein folding. Then
they discover the importance of secondary structure with an additional
folding activity.
Easel not included
Each 1-Group Set includes 1 chemical properties circle, 1 amino acid
sidechain list, 22 amino acids, 1 4-foot Mini-Toober, 15 plastic clips
and 6 hydrogen bond connectors. Multiply each item by 3, 5 or 6 for the
3-Group, 5-Group and 6-Group sets.
Teacher notes, student handouts and interactive Jmol visualization tools
available online.
Project Lead the Way© selected the Amino Acid Starter Kit© for its
BioMedical Sciences™ Program.
6-Group Set $288 (AASK-06) • 3-Group Set $152 (AASK-03)
Active Site
Secondary
Structure
Tertiary Structure
5-Group Set $243 (AASK-05) • 1-Group Set $58 (AASK-01)
! WARNING: CHOKING HAZARD
CAUTION: Science Education Product
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WARNING: SMALL MAGNETS
Connections to: A Framework for K-12 Science Education
Practices, Crosscutting Concepts, and Core Ideas*
Dimension 1: Scientific and Engineering Practices
2. Developing and using models
5. Using mathematics and computational thinking
Dimension 2: Cross Cutting Concepts
1. Patterns
2. Cause and effect: Mechanism and explanation
4. Systems and system models
5. Energy and matter: Flows, cycles, and conservation
6. Structure and function
Continued on back
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Framework
for Science
Education
Connections to: A Framework for K-12 Science Education Continued
Practices, Crosscutting Concepts, and Core Ideas*
Dimension 3: Disciplinary Core Ideas:
Physical Sciences
PS1: Matter and Its Interactions
PS1.A: Structure and Properties of Matter
PS1.B: Chemical Reactions
PS2: Motion and Stability: Forces and Interactions
PS2.A: Forces and Motion
PS2.B: Types of Interactions
PS2.C: Stability and Instability in Physical Systems
PS3: Energy
PS3.B: Conservation of Energy and Energy Transfer
Life Sciences
LS1: From Molecules to Organisms: Structures and Processes
LS1.A: Structure and Function
LS1.B: Growth and Development of Organisms
LS1.C: Organization for Matter and Energy Flow in Organisms
LS1.D: Information Processing
LS3: Heredity: Inheritance and Variation of Traits
LS3.A: Inheritance of Traits
LS3.B: Variation of Traits
LS4: Biological Evolution: Unity and Diversity
LS4.A: Evidence of Common Ancestry and Diversity
LS4.B: Natural Selection
LS4.C: Adaptation
LS4.D: Biodiversity and Humans
Engineering, Technology and Applications of Science
ETS2: Links Among Engineering, Technology, Science, and Society
ETS2.A: Interdependence of Science, Engineering, and Technology
ETS2.B: Influence of Engineering, Technology, and Science on Society and the Natural World
*The NSTA Reader’s Guide to A Framework for K-12 Science Education, National Research Council (NRC), 2011. A Framework for K-12 Science Education: Practices,
Crosscutting Concepts, and Core Ideas. Washington, D.C.: National Academies Press.
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Phone 414-774-6562
Fax 414-774-3435
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