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How Different Are Different Types of Dogs? Instructional VideoHow Different Are Different Types of Dogs? Instructional Video
Publisher
MinuteEarth
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Grade
6th - 12th
Subjects
Science
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Resource Type
Instructional Videos
Media Length
2:35
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For Teacher Use
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Duration
10 mins
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2016
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How Different Are Different Types of Dogs?

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The American Kennel Club currently recognizes 167 dog breeds while the Federation Cynologique Internationale recognizes 340. The video explains the three main categories of dogs and how closely those dogs are related. It offers descriptions of the traits and behaviors and what scientific testing proves about their differences.

14 Views 5 Downloads
CCSS: Adaptable

Concepts

dog breeds, dogs, bias

Additional Tags

science

Instructional Ideas

  • Research how various organizations define a breed 
  • Discuss better ways of classifying dogs and understanding dog behaviors

Classroom Considerations

  • Be wary of allowing scholars to read the comment section due to foul language
  • This video is hosted on YouTube

Pros

  • Includes a list of key words to search if pupils want to learn more
  • Gives subtitles in Arabic, English, Portuguese, and Swedish

Cons

  • None

Common Core

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

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