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The Science of Skin Instructional VideoThe Science of Skin Instructional Video
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TED-Ed
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6th - 12th
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Science
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5:11
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30 mins
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The Science of Skin

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Almost one fifth of your weight is in your skin, but why does it weigh so much? Viewers learn about the integumentary system and the many functions it performs constantly to keep them safe. Then, they answer multiple choice and short-answer questions online to prepare for an in-class discussion.

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CCSS: Adaptable

Concepts

skin, human body systems, the epidermis, dermis, the integumentary system

Additional Tags

science

Instructional Ideas

  • Have pupils create a matching game or crossword puzzle using the vocabulary
  • Discuss how much skin we shed every day

Classroom Considerations

  • Requires a free TED-Ed account

Pros

  • Highlights vocabulary throughout
  • Provides subtitles in seven languages
  • Links to related videos for further learning

Cons

  • None

Common Core

SL.6.2 SL.7.2 SL.8.2 SL.9-10.2 SL.11-12.2 RST.6-8.4 RST.9-10.4 RST.11-12.4

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