Hanging mistletoe is a holiday tradition, but where did the idea of kissing under mistletoe come from? In actuality mistletoe can be found in nature throughout all four seasons, and is home and food to birds and insects. Watch a video that gives a brief history of the plant as well as the different species that benefit from it.

 

Concepts

plant growth, parasitism

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Additional Tags

social studies

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Instructional Ideas

• Incorporate into a study of gods and goddesses
• Have learners research the different types of mistletoe found all over the world, as well as the birds and insects that benefit from them

Classroom Considerations

• Due to the content in the video, it is best suited for more mature viewers

Pros

• Graphics are funny and go along directly with the content being presented
• Along with the video, the link comes with research options, discussion questions, and a quiz to check for understanding

Cons

• None