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Beavers change the landscape and ecosystems in which they live. They also act as a keystone species and need to be protected. Learn more in an engaging video that is part of a larger playlist exploring biology.
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Adaptable
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Instructional Ideas
- Work with the literature or social studies teacher to align studying beavers with pupils reading Sign of the Beaver
- Map the areas beavers currently live in and compare that to their habitats hundreds of years ago
Classroom Considerations
- Relies on prior knowledge of dams and maturity in hearing that word repeated throughout the video
- This video is hosted on YouTube
Pros
- Offers subtitles in English
- Works well in a traditional or flipped classroom
Cons
- None