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The Strange Case of the Buzzsaw Jaws Instructional VideoThe Strange Case of the Buzzsaw Jaws Instructional Video
Publisher
PBS
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Grade
6th - 12th
Subjects
Science
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Resource Type
Instructional Videos
Media Length
4:16
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Duration
10 mins
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Year
2017
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The Strange Case of the Buzzsaw Jaws

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Shark teeth in Idaho, China, and Russia confused scientists for hundreds of years. A spiral of sharp teeth presented the first clue, but where would they even go on a shark? Learn more about the strange case in a video that is part of a larger playlist. It describes the fossils, the theories, and the new technology that helped settle one mystery.

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CCSS: Adaptable

Concepts

fossils, paleontology, sharks, fish

Additional Tags

science

Instructional Ideas

  • Listen to the song "Whorl Tooth Sharks of Idaho"
  • Debate how and what the fish ate based on the new depiction

Classroom Considerations

  • Relies on prior knowledge of fossils and paleontology
  • This video is hosted on YouTube

Pros

  • Answers one question but opens up many more—a great way to pique interest for more learning
  • Offers many resources for those wanting to learn more
  • Includes subtitles in English for ease of note taking

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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