Explain the purpose and structure of carbohydrates with a scientific video that goes in depth about monosaccharides, disaccharides, oligosaccharides, and polysaccharides. It offers an explanation of how they grow and shrink through chemical reactions. 

Concepts

carbohydrates, sugar, dehydration, chemical reactions, hydrolysis

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Additional Tags

science

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Instructional Ideas

• Bring in a variety of carbohydrates to see if students can guess the connection

Classroom Considerations

• Be aware that YouTube videos are open for public comments and may not be appropriate for your pupils
• Requires prior knowledge of chemical formulas
• Video is the third in a series of 10

Pros

• Offers an easy way to remember the chemical ratio in all carbohydrates
• Includes easy-to-understand diagrams

Cons

• Video is not engaging or memorable