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Inside the Cell Membrane Instructional VideoInside the Cell Membrane Instructional Video
Publisher
Amoeba Sisters
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Grade
7th - 12th
Subjects
Science
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Resource Type
Instructional Videos
Media Length
9:09
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Duration
10 mins
Instructional Strategy
Direct Instruction
Technology
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Year
2018
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Instructional Video

Inside the Cell Membrane

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Without the cell membrane, our cells just couldn't keep it together! What else does this multifunctional membrane do? Take a deeper look at the fluid mosaic model using a video from an expansive biology playlist. Topics include embedded structures in the membrane and cellular transport.

26 Views 21 Downloads
CCSS: Adaptable

Concepts

cell membranes, surface area, volume, cells, eukaryotic cells, prokaryotes, phospholipids, hydrophilia, hydrophobia, water, cell transport, protein, cholesterol

Additional Tags

science

Instructional Ideas

  • Perform the tried-and-true egg lab after watching the video
  • Use the video to highlight the cell membrane in an organelles lesson

Classroom Considerations

  • Take some time to review cellular organelles before starting the video
  • This video is hosted on YouTube

Pros

  • The descriptions of the fluid mosaic model are spot-on
  • Engaging analogies help pupils relate to the content

Cons

  • None

Common Core

SL.7.2 SL.9-10.2

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