Instructional Video

Cell Membranes and Cell Transport

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Cells are busy places! How do things move around in such a tiny environment? Introduce young life scientists to the types of cellular transport through a video that is part of a large biology playlist. Animated characters demonstrate how various substances enter and exit the cell, as well as the energy requirements of each type.

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CCSS: Adaptable
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Instructional Ideas
  • Show the video as a part of a cells unit
  • Assign the resource as homework the night before beginning transport, or ask pupils to use it as a study tool
Classroom Considerations
  • Learners need to be familiar with basic cell structure, as well as organelles, prior to beginning cell transport
  • This video is hosted on YouTube
Pros
  • The explanations of each type of transport are very clear
  • Visual representations of each transport method are simple and easy for students to reproduce in their notes
Cons
  • None
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