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What is DNA and How Does it Work? Instructional VideoWhat is DNA and How Does it Work? Instructional Video
Publisher
Stated Clearly
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Grade
9th - 12th
Subjects
Science
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Resource Type
Instructional Videos
Media Length
5:24
Audiences
For Teacher Use
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Duration
10 mins
Instructional Strategies
Direct Instruction
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Technology
Video
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Year
2012
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What is DNA and How Does it Work?

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Discussions of DNA occur in Jurassic Park, X-men, Dexter, and CSI, yet many don't fully understand it. The video explains what DNA is, where it is located, and how it forms proteins. The chemistry of life becomes understandable through this video.

26 Views 8 Downloads
CCSS: Adaptable

Concepts

dna, deoxyribonucleic acid, amino acids, genetic code, rna, protein

Additional Tags

science

Instructional Ideas

  • Compare DNA and RNA including structure and bases

Classroom Considerations

  • Relies on prior knowledge of nucleus and cells
  • Format the screen to only show the video and not the comment section
  • This video is hosted on YouTube

Pros

  • Provides closed captioning in 16 languages
  • Covers the material in depth then summarizes the key points

Cons

  • None

Common Core

RST.9-10.4 RST.11-12.4

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