Scientists regularly observe evolution, but what are the major transitions? A short, engaging video explains the transition from genes to genomes, and then highlights the move from simple cells to complex cells. Finally, the narrator focuses on singled-celled to multi-celled organisms.

Concepts

evolution, cells, famous scientists

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Additional Tags

science

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Instructional Ideas

• Discuss if human society counts as a major evolutionary transition
• Hypothesize why the author shared so many peer-reviewed journal articles throughout the video

Classroom Considerations

• Relies on prior knowledge of evolution and genetic mutation

• This video is hosted on YouTube

Pros

• Highlights famous scientists and their findings
• Offers closed captioning in English, Portuguese, and Serbian

Cons

• None

Common Core

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