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What Is Life? - Lesson Plan

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The first lesson in the five-part What is Life? series addresses the definition of life. It discusses characteristics, why the concept of carbon-based life is important, and the macro-molecules of life on Earth. 

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CCSS: Adaptable
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Instructional Ideas
  • Give pupils the definition of life used in your classroom or textbook
  • Add the characteristics of life to science journals
Classroom Considerations
  • Assumes general knowledge of what it means to be a carbon-based life form
  • This video is hosted on YouTube
Pros
  • Photos change in the background to support the main ideas and maintain viewer focus
  • Requires very little class time to share
Cons
  • None