Redheads have genetic modifications that affect their pigmentation; however, the differences don't stop there!  Use the video lesson from the ACS Reaction series to examine different traits specific to redheads. Learners consider the chemistry behind these different traits as they view the video.

Concepts

the color red, hair, chemical compounds, melanin, pigments

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Additional Tags

science

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Instructional Ideas

• Conduct a statistical experiment documenting the number of redheads in classes or the school
• Ask pupils to create a list of the traits redheads share

Classroom Considerations

• Consider making available for independent viewing to allow for rewinding and replaying as needed

• This video is hosted on YouTube

Pros

• Presents information in a way that is easy to understand
• Offers an option for subtitles to assist note taking

Cons

• None

Common Core

SL.9-10.2 SL.11-12.2 RST.9-10.7 RST.11-12.7