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Types of Archaea InteractiveTypes of Archaea Interactive
Publisher
CK-12 Foundation
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Grade
6th - 8th
Subjects
Science
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Resource Type
Interactives
Audiences
For Teacher Use
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Duration
15 mins
Instructional Strategies
Direct Instruction
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Technology
Video
Internet Access
Accessibility
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Year
2015
Usage Permissions
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Types of Archaea

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One of the few organisms that are classified by the environment in which they live include archaea. The video describes the phylogeny of the group and their major characteristics. It details how they reproduce and discusses the diversity among the group. The interactive quickly reviews the information covered in the video.

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CCSS: Adaptable

Concepts

microorganisms, prokaryotes

Additional Tags

science

Instructional Ideas

  • Use the video and interactive when teaching about prokaryotic organisms

Classroom Considerations

  • Must have a free CK-12 account to access the interactive
  • Assumes prior knowledge of symbiosis

Pros

  • Offers hints on every question answered incorrectly
  • Includes extension ideas in the Learn More section online

Cons

  • None

Common Core

RST.6-8.4

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