Instructional Video

Old and Odd: Archaea, Bacteria, and Protists

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Bacteria outnumber all other living organisms found on Earth. Explore the evolutionary precursor to multicellular organisms, unicellular organisms with a video that delves into the world of bacteria, protists, and archaea and compares them to prokaryotes and eukaryotes.

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CCSS: Adaptable
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Instructional Ideas
  • Learners may struggle with classifying and understanding protists; spend time using microscopes, looking at the variety of organisms found within this kingdom
  • Have pupils fill in a table or note sheet of characteristics of these three groups of organisms
Classroom Considerations
  • Video 35 in a series of 40
  • This video is hosted on YouTube
Pros
  • Includes a table of contents, allowing teachers to show only specific segments or replay parts scholars found confusing
Cons
  • The video moves quickly through a large number of organisms and information, which may overwhelm some learners
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