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How Two Microbes Changed History Instructional VideoHow Two Microbes Changed History Instructional Video
Publisher
PBS
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Grade
6th - 12th
Subjects
Science
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Resource Type
Instructional Videos
Media Length
7:57
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Duration
10 mins
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Year
2018
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How Two Microbes Changed History

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Where would we be without bacteria? As it turns out, we owe them everything! Introduce young biologists to endosymbiotic theory using an amazing video from an extensive biology playlist. Scholars discover the bacteria that may be responsible for eukaryotic life and how scientists have determined the basics of endosymbiotic theory.

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CCSS: Adaptable

Concepts

cells, eukaryotic cells, prokaryotes, bacteria, mitochondrion, chloroplasts, photosynthesis, energy, dna, evolution

Additional Tags

science

Instructional Ideas

  • Take a closer look at mitochondrial and chloroplast DNA on the National Institutes of Health website
  • What are rickettsia bacteria? Have the class research the bacteria to learn more

Classroom Considerations

  • Pupils should be very familiar with common cellular organelles to understand the content
  • This video is hosted on YouTube

Pros

  • Conveys information with enthusiasm from start to finish
  • Up-close views of microscopic cells make it easier for viewers to compare their structures throughout the video

Cons

  • None

Common Core

SL.6.2 SL.7.2 SL.9-10.2

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