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Get ready to take the plunge! Science scholars go fishing with a brown pelican and see how it can withstand the impact of the water from a height of 40 feet. The narrator shows the birds in action and describes the physical adaptations that facilitate their flawless dives.
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CCSS:
Adaptable
Concepts
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Instructional Ideas
- Pair the video with a lesson on avian anatomy
- Compare the pelican's adaptations with those of other fishing bird species such as the kingfisher
Classroom Considerations
- Review anatomical terms involving bones before watching the video
- This video is hosted on YouTube
Pros
- Shows each physical adaptation and describes them in detail
- Underwater angles illustrate how pelicans capture prey while the pelican engages other body systems to slow down
Cons
- None