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The History of Life on Earth Instructional VideoThe History of Life on Earth Instructional Video
Publisher
Crash Course
Resource Details
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Grade
7th - 12th
Subjects
Science
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Resource Type
Instructional Videos
Media Length
13:37
Audience
For Teacher Use
Duration
15 mins
Instructional Strategies
Direct Instruction
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Technology
Video
Internet Access
Year
2012
Instructional Video

The History of Life on Earth

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The first life on Earth developed in the oceans. As an introduction to ecology, the video starts with the formation of the earth. It follows with the Archaean and Proterozoic Eons including protobionts, prokaryotes, and eukaryotes. It ends with the Phanerozic Eon discussing the cambrian explosion, Ordovician period, Devonian period, Carboniferous period, and the Permian period that we are currently in. Video is the first in a series of 12.

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Concepts

ecology, the earth's history, prokaryotes, eukaryotes, the precambrian period, planet earth, rna, genetics, dna, fossil records, the earth's atmosphere, photosynthesis, environmental changes, evolution

Additional Tags

science

Instructional Ideas

  • Video best fits as an introduction for an advanced class or a review for a typical class due to the fast pacing

Classroom Considerations

  • Be aware that comments are open to the public and may include inappropriate language
  • Video is the first in a series of 12
  • This video is hosted on YouTube

Pros

  • Engaging and well researched content
  • Covers the origination, development, and diversification of life

Cons

  • None

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