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Molecules of Life Instructional VideoMolecules of Life Instructional Video
Publisher
Bozeman Science
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Grade
9th - 12th
Subjects
Science
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Resource Type
Instructional Videos
Media Length
10:46
Audiences
For Teacher Use
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Duration
15 mins
Instructional Strategies
Direct Instruction
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Technology
Video
Internet Access
Year
2012
Instructional Video

Molecules of Life

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Introduce the macromolecules that make up living organisms. An instructive explains functional groups, dehydration and hydrolysis, and the four types of macromolecules. Video is the seventh in a series of 10.

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Concepts

macromolecules, organisms, organic chemistry, functional groups, dehydration, hydrolysis, polymerization, nucleic acids, protein, lipids, carbohydrates

Additional Tags

science

Instructional Ideas

  • Create a worksheet on the various functional groups

Classroom Considerations

  • Requires prior knowledge of polymers
  • Be aware that YouTube comments are open to the public

Pros

  • Includes closed captioning, which can improve note taking
  • Provides easy-to-understand diagrams

Cons

  • None

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