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How the Moon Controls Biological Cycles Instructional VideoHow the Moon Controls Biological Cycles Instructional Video
Publisher
Be Smart
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Grade
6th - 10th
Subjects
Science
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Resource Type
Instructional Videos
Media Length
4:09
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Instructional Strategy
Direct Instruction
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Internet Access
Year
2017
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How the Moon Controls Biological Cycles

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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.

10 Views 4 Downloads
CCSS: Adaptable

Concepts

rhythm, the lunar cycle, menstruation

Additional Tags

science

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

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