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Comparing Metric Units of Measurement
What are metric units of measurement? Viewers learn about the metric system in the first installment of an 11-part Math In Science video series. After reviewing the need for units, viewers learn about different units for length.
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Domains and Kingdoms of Life
Who rules the kingdoms of life? Viewers learn about the three domains of life (Bacteria, Archaea, and Eukarya) and the four kingdoms of domain Eukarya in the fourth installment of a five-part video series. It presents a branch diagram of...
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Characteristics of Life
We all know what it means for something to be living, right? In the first installment of a five-part video series, viewers first learn about the seven characteristics of life. The video then analyzes these characteristics in relation to...
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Enzymes and Activation Energy
How can you quickly demonstrate the concept of enzymes and their activity within a cell, specifically increasing the timeliness of a chemical reaction? Individuals view a short video that demonstrates this concept in graphic animation...
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How Enzymes Work
Has your class ever wondered exactly what jump starts chemical reactions within the body? Pupils view a short video segment that animates a chemical reaction, complete with enzymes and substrates, so they may further understand this...
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How Punnett Squares Work
How did Mendelian genetics change the way we view science? Facilitate a lecture as learners view a short video segment that describes the correct use of a Punnett square. They follow the video by completing practice problems to further...
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The Sodium-Potassium Pump
Pump it up! Learn how a special protein called the sodium-potassium pump allows certain molecules or ions to pass through a cell's plasma membrane.
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Active, Passive, and Bulk Cell Transport
How do you get there from here? Explore the three main types of transport within a cell: active, passive, and bulk transport. Reinforce concepts of previous videos with this ninth video of a 10-part series.
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The Semipermeable Membrane
Is it all about concentration? Explore the description of a semipermeable membrane with a video highlighting illustrations of the membrane and its function. See how concentrations of molecules move back and forth across the...
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The Plasma Membrane and the Fluid Mosaic Model
Are you afraid of water or aren't you? Learn about the composition of the plasma membrane of a cell. The clip describes why the plasma membrane is structured in this way and how this formation is useful...
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Cell Junctions
A cell phone isn't used for this cell communication. Use a video resource to overview three main types of cell junctions. It provides a graphic of each type and elaborates on each with a description. The last line expands upon the...
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Diffusion
Let's diffuse the situation. Delight learners with a video to introduce a new term. Show the quick clip to overview the definition of diffusion and provide a visual representation of the concept of diffusion.
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Proteins
An informative video covers how amino acids make proteins. It also covers their primary, secondary, tertiary, and quaternary structures.
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Osmosis and Tonicity
Does your class get confused when discussing osmosis and tonicity? Explore the relationship between osmosis and tonicity to further differentiate between the two processes. The lesson concludes with a class-led discussion about...
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Channel Proteins
Provide your class with a simple explanation of channel protein movement. Pupils view a short video segment and explore how channel proteins move ions across a plasma membrane. They conclude the lesson with a short discussion of...
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The Endomembrane System
Has your class wondered about the eccentricities of the endomembrane system? A video segment helps pupils investigate the nuclear membrane, smooth and rough endoplasmic reticulum, and Golgi apparatus.
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Features of Eukaryotic Cells
What is the difference between plant and animal cells? Explore their details as your class views the short video segment. They compare the features of plant and animal cells including the nucleus, nucleolus, endoplasmic...
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Lipids
When is the last time you cleaned a lipid out of your ear? The video covers the four types of lipids: triglycerides, phospholipids, steroids, and waxes. It includes the primary and secondary functions of lipids arranged by type.
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Carbohydrates
Do you know what table sugar and the exoskeleton of crustaceans have in common? They are both types of carbohydrates. The video explains the three types of carbohydrates: monosaccharides, disaccharides, and polysaccharides. It gives...
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Nucleic Acids
A video lesson covers the structure and function of nucleic acids. It also presents the similarities and differences in DNA and RNA.
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Biomolecules and Functional Groups
A short and clear video explains the importance of carbon in biomolecules, carbon chains, and functional groups. As an introduction to the four classes of biomolecules, the graphics support the ideas presented.