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Why Are Snakes So Creepy? Instructional VideoWhy Are Snakes So Creepy? Instructional Video
Publisher
MinuteEarth
Resource Details
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Grade
6th - 12th
Subjects
Science
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Resource Type
Instructional Videos
Media Length
1:35
Audiences
For Teacher Use
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Instructional Strategy
Direct Instruction
Technology
Video
Internet Access
Year
2017
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Why Are Snakes So Creepy?

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Humans are predisposed to fear snakes. Through evolution, many animals developed a visceral reaction to snakes as a defense mechanism. An engaging video lesson describes the evidence and how scientists came to this conclusion.

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CCSS: Adaptable

Concepts

animal behavior, evolution, behavior, predators, predator-prey relationships, prey

Additional Tags

science

Instructional Ideas

  • Include other videos in this series to show additional examples of animal behaviors and evolutionary traits
  • Following the video, have pupils write down three interesting facts; lead a group discussion to create a combined list from the class

Classroom Considerations

  • Requires a basic understanding of animal behaviors and evolution
  • This video is hosted on YouTube

Pros

  • Incorporates several areas of science within the single lesson
  • An interesting video that maintains viewers' attention

Cons

  • None

Common Core

SL.9-10.2 RST.9-10.7

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