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Biological Levels: The World Tour Instructional VideoBiological Levels: The World Tour Instructional Video
Publisher
Amoeba Sisters
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Grade
7th - 12th
Subjects
Science
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Resource Type
Instructional Videos
Media Length
5:11
Audiences
For Teacher Use
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Duration
10 mins
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Year
2016
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Biological Levels: The World Tour

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It might look like he's doing nothing, but at the cellular level, he's quite busy. A video provides an overview of the many different biological levels. Using two different graphic organizers and many cartoon drawings to hold the attention of scholars, it begins with cells and ends with the biosphere. 

41 Views 28 Downloads

Concepts

cells, tissues, organ systems, organisms, population, communities, ecosystems, biomes, the biosphere

Additional Tags

science

Instructional Ideas

  • Create a visual aid with either the puzzle pieces or the hierarchy diagram to learners to fill out as they watch the video

Classroom Considerations

  • Video works well as homework in a flipped classroom
  • Lesson best fits as an introduction to biology
  • The first in a series of 33 videos
  • This video is hosted on YouTube

Pros

  • Opening will get pupils' attention
  • Clear explanation of the difference between organ, organ system, and organism
  • Publisher monitors comments for language

Cons

  • None

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