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Mechanisms that Increase Genetic Variation Instructional VideoMechanisms that Increase Genetic Variation Instructional Video
Publisher
Bozeman Science
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Grade
9th - 12th
Subjects
Science
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Resource Type
Instructional Videos
Media Length
11:43
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Duration
15 mins
Instructional Strategy
Direct Instruction
Technology
Video
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Internet Access
Year
2011
Instructional Video

Mechanisms that Increase Genetic Variation

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Learn how genetic variation occurs within prokaryotes through transformation, transduction, and conjugation. The instructor then explains how sexual reproduction in eukaryotes can lead to crossing over, random assortment, and random fertilization. 

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CCSS: Adaptable

Concepts

transformations, genetic variation, prokaryotes, eukaryotes

Additional Tags

science

Instructional Ideas

  • Have scholars research further about Charles II of Spain and other problems related to his genetics
  • Video assumes your class members understand the stages and end result of meiosis

Classroom Considerations

  • Teacher needs to have a computer, Internet access, and a way to project the video
  • Video 19 in a series of 31

Pros

  • Includes links for a concept map, slideshow that follows the video, and a review worksheet
  • Fascinating introduction about Charles II of Spain and inbreeding

Cons

  • None

Common Core

RST.11-12.4

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