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Publisher
Crash Course
Resource Details
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Grade
9th - 12th
Subjects
Science
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Resource Type
Instructional Videos
Media Length
10:08
Audiences
For Teacher Use
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Duration
15 mins
Instructional Strategy
Direct Instruction
Technology
Video
Internet Access
Year
2015
Usage Permissions
Fine Print
Language
English, Other
Instructional Video

Central Nervous System

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At the age of 18, the human brain stops growing. An informative video specifically focuses on the central nervous system. The narrator discusses its location, the function of our brain, and its development from embryo to adult. He also explores the different regions of the brain and their functions. 

29 Views 23 Downloads
CCSS: Adaptable

Concepts

the central nervous system, the brain, the spinal cord

Additional Tags

science

Instructional Ideas

  • Determine the most important words for pupils to learn and create a word wall, posting terms and definitions for classes to reference

Classroom Considerations

  • To help pupils follow the video, turn on closed captioning
  • Video actually ends at 9:13; the rest is a summary and credits
  • The first video of two about skin
  • This video is hosted on YouTube

Pros

  • Video uses high-quality images and diagrams
  • Closed captioning may be viewed in 12 different languages

Cons

  • None

Common Core

RST.9-10.4

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