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Biological Molecules Instructional VideoBiological Molecules Instructional Video
Publisher
Bozeman Science
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Grade
9th - 12th
Subjects
Science
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Resource Type
Instructional Videos
Media Length
15:19
Audiences
For Teacher Use
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Duration
30 mins
Instructional Strategies
Direct Instruction
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Year
2011
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Biological Molecules

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Focus on macro-molecules including nucleic acids, proteins, lipids, and carbohydrates. A video explains which are monomers, which form polymers, and the process of changing from one to the other. It also covers the characteristics of nucleic acids and directionality. 

7 Views 7 Downloads
CCSS: Adaptable

Concepts

molecular biology, macromolecules, dna extraction, dna, rna, nucleic acids, protein, lipids, carbohydrates, monomers, polymers, dehydration, hydrolysis, adenosine triphosphate

Additional Tags

science

Instructional Ideas

  • Perform DNA extraction during class

Classroom Considerations

  • Take note that YouTube comments are open to the public
  • Requires prior knowledge of the parts of molecules and chemical equations
  • Lesson is the first in a series of 10

Pros

  • Includes two different review sheets that pupils can complete during the video or after
  • Provides closed captioning
  • Highlights diagrams that are easy to read

Cons

  • None

Common Core

RST.9-10.7 RST.11-12.7

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