Bioluminescence, once considered rare, exists in around 90% of fish in the ocean. Understanding how genes communicate to produce light opens up a world of understanding for viewers. From being in the right setting to transcription to cell behavior, observe how bioluminescence makes their world a brighter place.

Concepts

dna, rna, transcription, bioluminescence, genes

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Additional Tags

science

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Instructional Ideas

• Discuss the concept of high cell density in more detail
• Print the transcript for those with auditory processing challenges

Classroom Considerations

• Relies on prior knowledge of DNA, RNA, transcription, genes, and bioluminescence

Pros

• Download the video in multiple formats and multiple sizes depending on your needs
• Works well in traditional or flipped classes

Cons

• None

Common Core

SL.9-10.2 SL.11-12.2 RST.9-10.4 RST.11-12.4