Instructional Video

Why Don't Other Animals Wear Glasses?

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Viewers learn how eyes work to focus on objects. They see how a lens with a different shape changes the point of focus, requiring people to wear glasses or contacts. Viewers then learn how humans' eyes are different from other animals. 

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CCSS: Adaptable
NGSS: Adaptable
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Instructional Ideas
  • Script questions after previewing video and ask pairs of learners your questions throughout the video
  • Use video to introduce a unit on senses or on the human body
Classroom Considerations
  • Video is actually five minutes long; last 1.5 minutes are advertising
  • This video is hosted on YouTube
Pros
  • Video uses high-quality images and diagrams
  • Includes numerous links to other related videos
  • Speaker is engaging, talks at a good pace, and includes interesting facts
Cons
  • None
Common Core
NGSS