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Humans' entire DNA sequence would fill two hundred 1,000-page telephone books. In the video, the instructor discusses the essential characteristics of all life - genetic code, the central dogma, and shared metabolic pathways. Scholars learn the definition, see examples, and listen to information about each one. Video five in a series of six.
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Instructional Ideas
- Video introduces a fair amount of potentially new vocabulary; begin tracking vocabulary by creating a word wall for your class to reference throughout the year
- Use the slideshow to further explore and review topics from the video that pupils struggle to understand
Classroom Considerations
- Best fits early in the year of an AP Biology class as these concepts appear again and again throughout the year
- Video assumes learners understand the difference between prokaryotes and eukaryotes
Pros
- High-quality images and diagrams enhance the video
- Includes links for a concept map, slideshow that follows the video, and a review worksheet
Cons
- None