Life begins with enzymes and ends without enzymes. The video explains where to find proteins and enzymes. It details how they work and why they are crucial to life.

Concepts

protein, enzymes, catalysts, substrates, amino acids

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Additional Tags

science

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Instructional Ideas

• Have pupils write the functions of proteins (2:20 in the video) in their science journals
• Focus on the similarities and difference between the proteins we eat and the proteins discussed in the video

Classroom Considerations

• Relies on prior knowledge of chemical structures

• This video is hosted on YouTube

Pros

• Does not require much class time
• Highlights vocabulary words throughout

Cons

• None

Common Core

RST.9-10.4 RST.11-12.4