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What’s the “Matter” With Cells and Atoms? Instructional VideoWhat’s the “Matter” With Cells and Atoms? Instructional Video
Publisher
Smithsonian Institution
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Grade
K - Higher Ed
Subjects
Science
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Resource Type
Instructional Videos
Media Length
8:37
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Direct Instruction
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Year
2015
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What’s the “Matter” With Cells and Atoms?

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Science concepts often span multiple disciplines. Learn strategies for helping pupils make the connections more effectively using an episode from the Good Thinking PD series. The lesson focuses on the concept of cells and atoms as they apply to both life and physical sciences.

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Concepts

matter, cells, atoms, teaching strategies

Additional Tags

science

Instructional Ideas

  • View the lesson with a vertical team to create common strategies and vocabulary
  • Pause the video after each point to pause for discussion or re-watch each segment after viewing the full video

Classroom Considerations

  • Strategies work for other cross-curricular topics 

Pros

  • Includes a framework for leading a discussion after watching the lesson
  • Emphasizes the importance of building a strong understanding of scientific vocabulary

Cons

  • None

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