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How exactly to mosquitoes bite people and what do the bites look like up close? Mosquitoes use six different needles with multiple jobs in order to bite mammals. The high-definition video covers the anatomy of mosquito mouth parts and what each does. It shows the view of a mosquito bite from under the skin of a human for an inside look at what those itchy bites look like.
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Instructional Ideas
- Research the many illnesses spread by mosquitoes
- Discuss what mosquito prevention methods people use in your area
Classroom Considerations
- Fits well into units on animal adaptations, insects, and the spreading of diseases
- This video is hosted on YouTube
Pros
- Highlights new vocabulary throughout
- Provides subtitle in English and Spanish for ELLs
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- None