- Number of visits 18
- Number of saves 5
- Number of comments 3
Description
- Overview:
- From something as small and complex as a chromosome to something as seemingly simple as the weather, sex determination systems vary significantly across the animal kingdom. Biologist and teacher Aaron Reedy shows us the amazing differences between species when it comes to determination of gender.
- Subject:
- Biology, Genetics
- Level:
- High School
- Material Type:
- Lecture, Lesson Plan
- Author:
- Aaron Reedy, Buzzco Associates
- Provider:
- TED
- Provider Set:
- TED-Ed
- Date Added:
- 07/02/2013
- License:
-
Creative Commons Attribution Non-Commercial No Derivatives
- Language:
- English
- Media Format:
- Video
on Mar 27, 03:04am Evaluation
Quality of Explanation of the Subject Matter: Limited (1)
Coupled with a lesson on sex determination, this gives an interesting visual of the process of many organisms.
on Mar 27, 03:04am Evaluation
Utility of Materials Designed to Support Teaching: Limited (1)
This was used as a supplemental component to a genetics unit. The students found the sex determination mechanism in other organisms interesting and it helped them understand mammal determination better. This also sparked great classroom discussion.
on Mar 27, 03:04am Evaluation
Quality of Instructional and Practice Exercises: Strong (2)
The assessment questions at completion are limited, but do foster group discussion.