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Every child born has roughly 70 point mutations. The video explains what point mutations are and how they are passed from generation to generation. The narrator includes several examples of beneficial point mutations leading to entirely new abilities.
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CCSS:
Adaptable
Concepts
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Instructional Ideas
- Discuss the proportion of point mutations that are helpful to those that aren't helpful
Classroom Considerations
- Try to display the video so it does not show any inappropriate language in the comment section
- Relies on prior knowledge of DNA bases and translation
- This video is hosted on YouTube
Pros
- Includes closed captioning in Danish and English for ease of note taking
- Works well in a traditional or a flipped classroom
Cons
- None