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Antlers and horns ... they're the same, right? Compare and contrast these two commonly misidentified structures using a video from an extensive playlist that explores mammals. It describes the two prominent protrusions in terms of composition, development, and appearance.
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CCSS:
Adaptable
Concepts
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Instructional Ideas
- Include the video in a land animals lesson
- Bring examples of both horns and antlers to class so students can do some hands-on comparison
Classroom Considerations
- Does not require any prior knowledge
- This video is hosted on YouTube
Pros
- The resource is short and to the point
- Great examples and lots of humor keep the interest level high throughout the video
Cons
- None