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Do you know what Sonic hedgehog is? Yes, it is a video game character, but it is also a protein that controls how your fingers develop. A paleontologist discusses the development of the arm and hand, beginning with fish and ending with Sonic the Hedgehog.
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Instructional Ideas
- Research Pikachurin, another protein named after a video game character
Classroom Considerations
- Be aware that not all comments on YouTube are appropriate for the classroom
- Requires no prior knowledge, making this a universal resource
- This video is hosted on YouTube
Pros
- Provides a list of further reading and resources in the notes section on YouTube
- Includes closed captioning for ease of note taking
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- None