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Named for the soldiers who operated artillery cannons, the bombardier beetle operates a cannon of its own. The video explains how it sets off a chemical reaction creating a small explosion they can aim at a predator. The evolution of the defense system confused scientists for many years, but now research is finally explaining the process.
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CCSS:
Adaptable
Concepts
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Instructional Ideas
- Add exaptation to pupils' science journals and vocabulary lists
Classroom Considerations
- Relies on some prior knowledge of evolution
- Pre-teach what an enzyme is so scholars understand the references
- This video is hosted on YouTube
Pros
- Includes the full text of the video for those without Internet connection
- Video's short length means it doesn't take up much class time
Cons
- None