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This Mammoths vs. Mastodons: What's the Criteria for De-Extinction? instructional video also includes:
If you could, would you bring back mammoths or mastodons? What about resurrecting other species? Viewers consider some of the ethical and practical considerations involved in de-extinction.
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Instructional Ideas
- Use with a unit study of DNA, genomes, or cell biology
- Flip the lesson having class member view the video, complete the comprehension exercise, and research some of the links before returning for discussion
Classroom Considerations
- Assumes viewers have some knowledge of genomes
Pros
- A great video to generate lively debate of both the scientific and moral aspects of de-extinction
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- None