Humans are made of trillions of cells while protists are composed of just one. Individuals use the video lesson to examine how these unicellular organisms eat, move, reproduce, and excrete waste with a single cell. The video is short but packed with information on these intriguing organisms.

Concepts

protists, organisms, unicellular organisms, amoebas, paramecium

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Instructional Ideas

• Have learners record all new vocabulary they encounter while watching the video and provide a sketch 
• Post the video to a class website for review and for absent pupils

Classroom Considerations

• Consider using as an introduction to unicellular organisms

Pros

• Available for download and viewing offline
• Includes a set of discussion questions

Cons

• None

Common Core

RI.6.7 SL.6.2 RI.7.7 SL.7.2 RI.8.7 SL.8.2 RI.9-10.7 SL.9-10.2 RI.11-12.7 SL.11-12.2