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Curated OER
Genetics and The Structure of DNA - Part 2/2
How is DNA structured? Composed of deoxyribose, phosphate, and bases, DNA seems so simple, yet it determines so much of who we are. Give your class a better understanding of their genetic makeup with this video. Part two of two.
Curated OER
How It's Made - Plastic Bags
Plastic bags are so useful and you can find out how they're made by watching this clip. We see inside the factory where plastic bags are made, learn what they are made of, and all the ways they can be used. Wow, 35,000 bags for every one...
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: The Impact of Technology: Nylon
This video segment adapted from A Science Odyssey looks at the invention of nylon. [3:51]
National Science Foundation
National Science Foundation: Fabricating Fabric: Nylon
Video explaining how nylon, the world's first synthetic cloth, came to be invented, and the chemistry of how it is made. Its importance in the Second World War is also described. [6:47]
Crash Course
Crash Course Chemistry #45: Polymers
Hank talks about how polymers were developed an the different types that are common in the world today. [10:15]
National Science Foundation
National Science Foundation: Science of the Winter Olympics: Competition Suits
Winter Olympic athletes and scientists discuss the science and technology behind the clothing the athletes wear in competition. [5:12]
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Biology Foundations: Introduction to Carbohydrates
Introduction to carbohydrates (saccharides). Monomers and polymers. Glucose and glycogen. [4:27]
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Error Analysis: Lesson 1
This lesson will explain and provide examples of how different types of error impact accuracy and precision. It is 1 of 3 in the series titled "Error Analysis."
Other
Smart School Online: What Are Synthetic Fibres?
Simple video explaining what natural and synthetic fibers are, e.g., cotton, wool, and silk versus nylon, polyester, and rayon. Discusses monomers and polymers. [1:48]
Bozeman Science
Bozeman Science: Polymers
Paul Andersen explains how polymers are formed from monomers. He describes how carbohydrates, protein and nucleic acids are created through condensation reactions. He also explains how these macromolecules are broken down through the...