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Birds that Hibernate in Lakes?! Instructional VideoBirds that Hibernate in Lakes?! Instructional Video
Publisher
MinuteEarth
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Grade
6th - 12th
Subjects
Science
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Resource Type
Instructional Videos
Media Length
3:03
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Duration
10 mins
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Year
2013
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Birds that Hibernate in Lakes?!

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This Birds that Hibernate in Lakes?! instructional video also includes:
  • Spanish Version - ¡¿Pájaros que hibernan en lagos?!
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Birds seem to disappear at various times of the year, and many early theories about this phenomenon turned out to be wrong. The video introduces two of these theories as well as how scientists learned the truth. It explains a few different tracking methods used and the pros and cons of each for different bird populations.

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CCSS: Adaptable

Concepts

birds, hibernation, animal migration

Additional Tags

science

Instructional Ideas

  • Discuss the reasons for migration and the seasonal changes
  • Research the various tracking devices that help scientists track birds

Classroom Considerations

  • Remember public comment sections allow language often appropriate for the classroom
  • This video is hosted on YouTube

Pros

  • Offers subtitles in seven languages for English learners
  • Color coding and easy-to-understand maps support the content

Cons

  • None

Common Core

RST.6-8.4 RST.9-10.4 RST.11-12.4

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