Don't you wish you could absorb knowledge through osmosis? The video begins by defining osmosis, explores how water flows from a hypotonic to a hypertonic concentration, reaching an isotonic level. Learners then see a demonstration of osmosis in action. 

Concepts

osmosis, semipermeable membranes, hypertonic solutions, hypotonic solutions

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Additional Tags

science

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Instructional Ideas

• Set up the demonstration in your classroom and discuss 
• Have learners identify osmosis happening in the world around them and discuss

Classroom Considerations

• Lesson requires a computer, Internet access, and a projection system
• Part 29 in a series of 37

Pros

• Simple and effective definition of osmosis is easy for pupils to understand
• Great time-lapse video showing osmosis engages learners of all types

Cons

• None

Common Core

RST.11-12.8