All types of organisms sync behaviors using biological clocks. But how do those biological clocks work? It turns out the moon is in control! Part of a larger series exploring biology, the video presents an exploration of this phenomenon and discusses specific examples such as the human menstrual cycle.

Concepts

rhythm, the lunar cycle, menstruation

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Additional Tags

science

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Instructional Ideas

• Use as an introduction; have pupils choose an idea from the video to research further
• Ask learners to write three questions they have after watching the lesson

Classroom Considerations

• A previous understanding of the lunar cycle is helpful

• This video is hosted on YouTube

Pros

• Includes links to resources for further research
• Provides an option for closed captioning to assist with note taking

Cons

• None

Common Core

SL.6.2 SL.7.2 SL.8.2 SL.9-10.2 RST.6-8.7 RST.9-10.7