Box of Lessons: An Open Educational Resource for Exploring Biomolecular Structure and Function.

ABSTRACT: Structure-function relationships are a core concept in many STEM disciplines. Most biology curricula introduce students to macromolecules, their building blocks, and other small molecules that play key roles in biological processes. However, the shapes, interactions, and functions of these molecules are often discussed using schematic diagrams, ignoring the vast amounts of three-dimensional structural and bioinformatics data freely available from public data resources. Keeping up with and incorporating the rapidly evolving data, tools, and resources in suitable, structure-function focused lessons can be time-consuming and challenging. A group of experienced biology, chemistry, and biochemistry educators collaboratively developed the "Box of Lessons" (BOL) to engage students and educators i

SUBMITTER: Pettit AS 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12416526 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Sep-Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature