Instructional Video

Tully Monster Mystery Solved!

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What is the Tully Monster? Introduce your science classes to one of the great mysteries in animal classification with an engaging video from Brain Scoop's playlist on fossils and geology. The narrator examines Tully Monster fossils, discusses its unusual anatomy, and explores the nodules that often contain its fossilized remains.

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CCSS: Adaptable
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Instructional Ideas
  • Pair the video with the original research publication in Nature to work on those technical reading skills; a subscription to Nature is required for the full article
  • Discuss the characteristics of the Tully Monster that led scientists to its many possible classifications
Classroom Considerations
  • Pupils should be aware of the characteristics of vertebrates and invertebrates to fully understand the resource
  • This video is hosted on YouTube
Pros
  • Content is intriguing and presented clearly
  • The use of Tully Monster models in the video allows viewers to better understand its anatomy
Cons
  • None
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