After showing they quick-paced featurette on the breaking of bonds, hold a discussion using the accompanying Think questions. Complex molecules are broken down into smaller molecules during digestion. There are six main molecules that are more commonly found: carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, nitrogen, phosphorus, and sulfur, or CHONPS. This is an outstanding lesson to use when introducing your class to elements for the first time.

Concepts

atoms, elements

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Additional Tags

molecular bond, atom, element, science

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Pros

• The lesson is editable; you can add your own Dig Deeper resource or revise the Think and Discuss questions
• Language and animation are directed at upper-elementary to middle school learners
• A nice accompaniment to the lesson on mixtures by the same author and publisher

Cons

• None

Common Core

RI.6.7 RI.8.7 RST.6-8.9