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Publisher
Bozeman Science
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Grade
9th - 12th
Subjects
Science
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Resource Type
Instructional Videos
Media Length
9:15
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Duration
10 mins
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Direct Instruction
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Video
Internet Access
Year
2012
Instructional Video

Proteins

Curated and Reviewed by Lesson Planet

Don't let protein whey you down. Video focuses on the importance and structure of proteins. It connects the four structures of proteins, the way they connect, and the chemical properties of r-groups. 

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Concepts

protein, amino acids, dehydration, chemical properties

Additional Tags

science

Instructional Ideas

  • Use some class time to have students play Foldit, the protein folding game that contributes to current scientific research

Classroom Considerations

  • Requires prior knowledge of chemical reactions
  • Be aware that YouTube comments are open for anyone to contribute their thoughts
  • Video is the sixth in a series of 10

Pros

  • Includes closed captioning, which can help hold learners' interest in the video
  • Provides easy-to-understand diagrams

Cons

  • None

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