Ever heard of the Great American Biotic Interchange? The joining of North and South America caused one of the greatest biological migrations in Earth's history. Watch the continents collide and learn about the global consequences.

Concepts

world geography, continental drift, plate tectonics

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Additional Tags

science

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Instructional Ideas

• Have groups research in greater detail some of the links provided in the "Dig Deeper" section of the resource

Classroom Considerations

• The video presumes viewers are familiar with plate tectonics

Pros

• The resource includes the video, a comprehension check, links to additional resources, and a discussion question

Cons

• None