Small but mighty. Scientists study what makes mosquitoes attracted to people, how to fight mosquitoes, and the inheritability of related genes. As part of a larger science playlist, the video shares personal DNA markers, lab experiments, and recent research articles all related to mosquito bites.

Concepts

mosquitoes, dna, metabolism, genes

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Additional Tags

science

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Instructional Ideas

• Discuss the mentioned study in more detail

Classroom Considerations

• Content ends at 11:00, and the remaining minute is an advertisement
• Relies on prior knowledge of genes, mutations, and how to set up a proper science experiment

• This video is hosted on YouTube

Pros

• Relates to everyday life, the spreading of diseases, and data analysis
• Includes subtitles in six languages to allow access to a larger number of people

Cons

• None

Common Core

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