If you eat too many carbohydrates, they convert into fats, but if you eat too few, you become dizzy and weak due to low blood sugar. The video explains the chemical function of carbohydrates. It offers an idea of their importance and uses in the body.

Concepts

carbohydrates, digestion, photosynthesis, glucose, respiration

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Additional Tags

science

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Instructional Ideas

• Use a KWL chart on carbohydrates
• Review the new vocabulary words with root words and prefixes

Classroom Considerations

• Assumes prior knowledge of chemical equations, photosynthesis, and respiration

Pros

• Includes a cue to pause the video and answer questions before learning the correct answers
• Short length helps maintain learners' attention

Cons

• None

Common Core

RST.9-10.4 RST.11-12.4