Instructional Video

DNA Replication

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Young biologists explore the theories of DNA replication, learning about the Meselson-Stahl experiment and how it proved DNA replication through semiconservative replication. The video reviews the parts of DNA and then delves into DNA replication. 

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CCSS: Adaptable
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Instructional Ideas
  • Use this video to support a unit on DNA, after teaching DNA replication
  • Pause video at 8:16 and allow scholars to take notes, ask questions, and discuss replication as a class
Classroom Considerations
  • Teacher needs a computer, access to the Internet, and a way to project the video
  • Video contains a lot of information and vocabulary; it may take much longer than 15 minutes to complete video due to classroom discussions
  • The ninth video in a series of 31
Pros
  • Can turn on closed captioning for scholars who struggle with English
  • Links to more of his videos available near the end
Cons
  • None
Common Core