Vestigial structures no longer perform their original function but are still found in many species. A video discusses the appendix, tail bone, wisdom teeth, and more. It explains the original purpose, the current purpose, and connections to other species.

Concepts

vestigial structures, charles darwin, the human body, evolution

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Additional Tags

science

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Instructional Ideas

• Have groups research the original purpose of a vestigial structure and if it still performs any function today
• Identify vestigial structures in other species

Classroom Considerations

• Be aware of questionable science included in the comment section on YouTube

• This video is hosted on YouTube

Pros

• Provides closed captioning to assist with note taking
• Video fits well when studying body systems or evolution

Cons

• None