Human kidneys use active transport to hold on to glucose and sodium ions inside the kidneys. Another installment of the Fuse School playlist introduces active transport in cells. It describes why it is necessary and the unique process that allows it to occur.

Concepts

cell transport, active transport

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Additional Tags

science

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Instructional Ideas

• Create a Venn diagram for diffusion and active transport

Classroom Considerations

• Assumes prior knowledge of diffusion and osmosis
• Works best as an introduction to the topic

• This video is hosted on YouTube

Pros

• Includes a simple way to remember the direction molecules move
• Requires very little class time

Cons

• None

Common Core

SL.9-10.2 SL.11-12.2 RST.9-10.4 RST.11-12.4