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Instructional Video14:32
Bozeman Science

Molecular Biology

For Students 9th - 12th Standards
Explore the bacteria at Yellowstone to introduce molecular biology. Scholars learn about the process of genetic engineering and how it has progressed over time, including the identification of the breast cancer genes and the main...
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Instructional Video8:41
Domain of Science

The Map of Biology

For Students 9th - 12th Standards
Many define biology as the study of life but can't agree on a definition of life. Trying to explain all of the domains and subdomains of biology seems a bit easier than defining life. See a full map of the topics covered by the general...
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Instructional Video3:38
American Chemical Society

The Nobel Prize in Chemistry: Molecular Machines, Explained

For Students 9th - Higher Ed
What does it take to win a Nobel Prize? Scholars learn about molecular machines, the theme of the 2016 Nobel Prize in Chemistry. It explains how the three winners have each contributed to this field of science.
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Instructional Video0:56
Howard Hughes Medical Institute

Molecular Basis of Late Ltp (Long-Term Memory)

For Students 6th - 12th Standards
Scholars compare and contrast the molecular changes for short-term and long term-memory with the help of animated videos. Viewers see the chemical process that changes the brain and stores memories thanks to dopamine.
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Instructional Video15:19
Bozeman Science

Biological Molecules

For Students 9th - 12th Standards
Focus on macro-molecules including nucleic acids, proteins, lipids, and carbohydrates. A video explains which are monomers, which form polymers, and the process of changing from one to the other. It also covers the characteristics of...
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Instructional Video14:14
Bozeman Science

The Origin of Life - Scientific Evidence

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Guess where the oldest rocks on Earth are found? And what do these rocks reveal about the age of the earth?   Viewers of this short video analyze the age of the earth and explore the origin of life through geologic, chemical, and...
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Instructional Video1:26
Howard Hughes Medical Institute

Molecular Basis of Early Ltp (Short-Term Memory)

For Students 6th - 12th Standards
Digital amnesia: forgetting information one easily finds online. Learn how our brains move information into short-term memory at the molecular level with a  short animation sure to make a memorable impression. Viewers observe a synapse...
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Instructional Video3:40
Howard Hughes Medical Institute

The Mammalian Molecular Clock Model

For Students 9th - 12th Standards
Animals don't read clocks, so how do they know when it is time for eating, sleeping, and other cyclical needs? Viewers watch an animation of the genes and the molecular clocks inside most mammals. They compare the difference in wild...
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Instructional Video4:20
TED-Ed

How Plants Tell Time

For Students 8th - 11th Standards
Can someone really have a "biological clock"? Discover why many organisms on earth have an inherent awareness of where they are in the day's cycle.This video discusses animal adaptations, the earth's revolutions, and how light and...
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Instructional Video3:42
TED-Ed

Self-Assembly: The Power of Organizing the Unorganized

For Students 9th - Higher Ed Standards
What if buildings could grow, adapt, and repair themselves like a living organism? Using the process of self-assembly, this crazy idea may one day become a reality. The video looks at how unordered parts interact with one another and...
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Instructional Video1:08
Howard Hughes Medical Institute

Molecular Mechanism of Synaptic Function

For Students 6th - 12th Standards
Neurons don't touch each other, but they still communicate. Observe the process of both electrical and chemical signals used by neurons to share information. Hear exactly what triggers each step of the reaction as you view an animation...
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Instructional Video30:51
Howard Hughes Medical Institute

The Origin of Species: The Making of a Theory

For Teachers 6th - 12th
The heartbreaking story of Alfred Wallace's loss of collected evidence opens this documentary about the development of the theory of evolution. You will find supportive resources to use with the movie in your biology class.
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Instructional Video3:19
Howard Hughes Medical Institute

The Molecular Cascade in Bacterial Quorum Sensing

For Students 9th - 12th Standards
Antibiotics kill bacterial growth, but widespread use results in antibiotic resistance. Researchers wonder if quorum sensing might allow us to treat bacteria without the resistance. View an animation of quorum sensing as it regulates...
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Instructional Video3:32
Curated OER

Human Genome

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Welcome to the complex biological story that is our life. Great visual imagery zooms in on the dissection of a DNA double helix in our body. What happens with RNA? Where do amino acids come in? This resource explores our inner workings...
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Instructional Video2:29
Howard Hughes Medical Institute

Molecular Activity in Aplysia Short-Term Memory

For Students 6th - 12th Standards
Scientists have yet to find the limit on the human brain's capacity for memory storage, so the potential is limitless!  An animated video demonstrates how the brain places information in short-term memory. Viewers observe the importance...
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Instructional Video8:29
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Socratica

Chemistry: Molar Mass

For Students 9th - 12th
Molar mass, gram molecular mass, and gram formula mass essentially mean the same thing. The brief video, part of the Socratica "Chemistry Lessons" playlist, explains how to solve these problems. It walks through the required tools, the...
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Instructional Video13:29
Curated OER

Oxidation and Reduction Review From Biological Point-of-View

For Students 10th - 12th
Review of reduction and oxidation opens this video. It really helps stimulate understanding of these biochemistry topics. By explaining the loss or gain of electrons, Salman Khan is able to clarify the concept of respiration processes.
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Instructional Video6:10
TED-Ed

Are You a Body with a Mind or a Mind with a Body?

For Students 9th - 12th
Do you think, therefore you are? Or are you therefore you think? Are the mind and the body one or separate? Introduce young philosophers (and science fiction fans) to the mind/body problem with a video that is sure to fascinate viewers.
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Instructional Video4:22
TED-Ed

What Is Fat?

For Students 6th - 12th Standards
An animated fat molecule explains how some fats are beneficial and some are harmful. He describes triglyceride molecules and how the chemical bonding or overall shape determines the health value of each individual type of fat. This...
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Instructional Video2:30
Howard Hughes Medical Institute

Prialt Blocks Motor Synapse in Fish

For Students 6th - 12th Standards
Have you ever wondered how to paralyze a fish? The cone snail produces venom that works, but what happens at a molecular level? A calcium channel blocker prevents muscle movement, enabling the slow-moving snail to catch faster, larger...
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Instructional Video4:06
TED-Ed

What Is the Biggest Single-Celled Organism?

For Students 7th - 12th
Meet Caulerpa taxifolia, believed to be the largest single-celled organism in the world. How does it work and where is it found? Learn all about this invasive algae and why it is so successful.
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Instructional Video0:48
Howard Hughes Medical Institute

Chargaff's Ratio

For Students 9th - 12th Standards
How do we know the structure of DNA? Learn about Chargaff's rule and how scientists first discovered the structure of DNA. Using an informative video, young scientists identify how the arrangement of complementary nitrogen bases affects...
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Instructional Video8:18
Education Development Center

What's Cooking? Carbohydrates

For Students 6th - 12th
Chef Jamika is at it again, highlighting math and science in her cooking demonstrations. In this episode, ratios and fractions are introduced within the main topic of carbohydrates and the direction for making succotash! The general...
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Instructional Video5:09
Socratica

What Is Biochemistry?

For Students 9th - Higher Ed Standards
Watch as chemistry comes alive! Socratica's biology playlist kicks off with a simple video detailing the principle components of biochemistry. Content includes carbohydrates, proteins, and nucleic acids. The narrator describes each class...

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