Don't copy from each other, unless you are DNA — in which case, please make an exact copy. The video explains protein synthesis including the difference in transcription and translation. It touches on codon and how reading three bases at a time can cause problems later. 

Concepts

protein synthesis, protein, dna, rna, transcription, translations, ribosomes, amino acids, codons

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Additional Tags

science

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Instructional Ideas

• The publisher's website provides content-aligned handouts

Classroom Considerations

• Lesson best fits as an introduction to DNA transcription and translation
• Requires prior knowledge of the types of RNA
• The 21st video in a series of 33

• This video is hosted on YouTube

Pros

• Lesson works well in a traditional or a flipped classroom
• Creators monitor comments to prevent foul language
• Includes engaging cartoon graphics

Cons

• None