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The Chicago Field Museum is home to some amazingly large creatures! The installment from a larger mammals playlist takes young biologists on a tour of the mammal curation labs. Experts explain the specimen collection in terms of their value in research.
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CCSS:
Adaptable
Concepts
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Instructional Ideas
- Use the video to support a lesson on evolution, biodiversity, or animal anatomy
- Show the class a short video about flying squirrels so they can experience their unique adaptation
Classroom Considerations
- Pause the video as needed to explain a few of the anatomical terms used throughout the video
- This video is hosted on YouTube
Pros
- Each elephant bone is carefully explained in terms of what structures are represented
- The scientists discuss the importance of having a wide variety of species available to study, an important concept for younger learners to appreciate
Cons
- None