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Bigger and faster is not always better! Explore the characteristics of the ancestors of the current scorpions with an intriguing video. Scholars learn the connections of these changes to the environment of the different time periods.
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CCSS:
Adaptable
Concepts
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Instructional Ideas
- As they watch the video, ask learners to create a list of characteristics of the different variations of scorpions over their lifetime
- Incorporate during a unit on evolution and natural selection
Classroom Considerations
- Knowledge of different time periods is helpful
- This video is hosted on YouTube
Pros
- Offers an option for closed captions to support vocabulary instruction
- Incorporates several evolutionary concepts in one lesson
Cons
- None