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Organization of Life Instructional VideoOrganization of Life Instructional Video
Publisher
Ricochet Science
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Grade
9th - 12th
Subjects
Science
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Resource Type
Instructional Videos
Media Length
3:58
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Duration
10 mins
Instructional Strategy
Direct Instruction
Technology
Video
Year
2015
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Instructional Video

Organization of Life

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What do matryoshka dolls have to do with the organization of life? Young scientists learn about the levels of organization of life in the last installment of a five-part video series. The video covers the cellular, organismal, and populational organizations of life.

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Concepts

atoms, molecules, macromolecules, organelles, cell organelles, cells, tissues, organ systems, organisms, population, species, communities, ecosystems, the biosphere

Additional Tags

science

Instructional Ideas

  • Use the video to introduce the organization levels of life
  • Provide a graphic organizer like the one in the video so viewers can keep track of the different levels of organization

Classroom Considerations

  • Learners should have familiarity with basic science terms, such as macromolecules, organ systems, biosphere, etc.
  • This video is hosted on YouTube

Pros

  • Video uses a graphic organizer at the bottom of the screen to keep track of the different levels of organization, from smallest to largest
  • Contains clear, straightforward explanations

Cons

  • Animation and graphics are fairly basic

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