The narrator of a short video explores carbon and why it is the basis for all life on Earth and discusses all elements necessary for life that can be found in the human body. 

Concepts

chemical elements, the human body, the origin of life

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Additional Tags

science

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Instructional Ideas

• Video fits well as an introduction to a unit on the human body

Classroom Considerations

• Assumes viewers have some understanding of organelles, periodic table, elements, and atoms
• Video ends at 6:33 and rest is advertising

• This video is hosted on YouTube

Pros

• Video is high-quality to hold viewers' attention
• Engaging video due to content and discussions

Cons

• None

Common Core

RST.6-8.4