Instructional Video

A Bear Skull

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What can you learn about a bear by examining its skull? Take an impromptu look at bear anatomy with a video from an extensive mammals playlist. Scientists examine the skull's teeth and compare them with those of a younger bear to determine age and health.

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CCSS: Adaptable
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Instructional Ideas
  • Use the resource as an alternative to run-of-the-mill animal tooth comparison worksheets
  • Have the class look at and compare images of black bears and grizzly bears to make inferences about both species
Classroom Considerations
  • Some exclamations during the examination of the skull are questionable in content for younger viewers
  • This video is hosted on YouTube
Pros
  • The video is unscripted, providing a look at the excitement researchers experience when presented with an interesting, new specimen
  • Observations are well explained and appropriate for learners with little knowledge of animal teeth
Cons
  • None
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