Instructional Video

Romantic Ants

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Almost every ant you have ever seen in your life is female. The video, part of an Insect playlist by Brain Scoop, discusses the unique sex lives of ants. It explains the unique anatomy and habits that are conducive to all-female colonies.

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CCSS: Adaptable
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Instructional Ideas
  • Discuss haplodiploidy in greater depth
Classroom Considerations
  • Consider the maturity of students, as the video discusses oral-anal trophallaxis
  • Relies on prior knowledge of reproduction and chromosomes
  • This video is hosted on YouTube
Pros
  • Includes a long list of links for those wishing to learn more
  • Perfect for traditional or flipped classrooms
Cons
  • None