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Meiosis Instructional VideoMeiosis Instructional Video
Publisher
Howard Hughes Medical Institute
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Grade
9th - 12th
Subjects
Science
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Resource Type
Instructional Videos
Media Length
5:52
Audiences
For Teacher Use
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Instructional Strategy
Direct Instruction
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Language
English, Spanish
Instructional Video

Meiosis

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Sex chromosomes determine gender, but how? An informative video presentation discusses meiosis with an emphasis on the structure of the sex cells. Viewers learn why the X and Y chromosomes are so important.

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CCSS: Adaptable

Concepts

meiosis, cell division, sexual reproduction

Additional Tags

science

Instructional Ideas

  • Have pupils use a graphic organizer to record new vocabulary
  • Create a guided note document to accompany the video lesson

Classroom Considerations

  • Prior knowledge of cell structure is helpful

Pros

  • Provides the resource in Spanish as well as English
  • Includes links to continue studying the concept of cell division

Cons

  • None

Common Core

SL.9-10.2 SL.11-12.2 RST.9-10.8 RST.11-12.8

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