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Not all hearts are the same, but their functions are similar. An instructor discusses the origin of the first organisms with a heart in a video lesson from the PBS Eons series. The lesson includes discussion of the evolution of the heart's function and the variation in the different types of hearts in numerous species.
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Adaptable
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Instructional Ideas
- Incorporate during a unit on the circulatory system
- Create a graphic organizer to take notes on the three different types of hearts in arthropods, mollusks, and vertebrates
Classroom Considerations
- An understanding of the function of the heart is helpful
- This video is hosted on YouTube
Pros
- Uses diagrams and animations to demonstrate the functions and structures of different hearts
- A short video packed with a large amount of information
Cons
- None