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The Rise and Fall of the Bone-Crushing Dogs Instructional VideoThe Rise and Fall of the Bone-Crushing Dogs Instructional Video
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PBS
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Grade
6th - 12th
Subjects
Science
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Resource Type
Instructional Videos
Media Length
9:37
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Duration
10 mins
Instructional Strategy
Direct Instruction
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Year
2018
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The Rise and Fall of the Bone-Crushing Dogs

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Fun fact: giant, bear-sized dogs with teeth that crush bones existed in North America. Learn about the three species of dogs and their ultimate fates as cats moved into the area. An informative video describes the rise of all three species and the fall of two based on evidence from the fossil record.

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CCSS: Adaptable

Concepts

evolution, dogs, canines, fossil records

Additional Tags

science

Instructional Ideas

  • Add all new vocabulary words to science journals
  • Take a survey asking if people prefer dogs or cats

Classroom Considerations

  • Relies on prior knowledge of evolution and canines
  • This video is hosted on YouTube

Pros

  • Connects to topics most students have studied
  • Pacing and visuals help maintain viewer attention

Cons

  • None

Common Core

SL.6.2 SL.7.2 SL.8.2 SL.9-10.2 SL.11-12.2 RST.6-8.4 RST.9-10.4 RST.11-12.4

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