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The Evolutionary Epic: Crash Course Big History #5

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In the timeline of history, Stegosaurus and Tyrannosaurus rex lived further apart from each other than Tyrannosaurus rex and humans. The fifth Crash Course-Big History video in a series of 16 introduces the concept of evolution. It offers a historic perspective with Darwin and natural selection. It also focuses on the new technologies and research proving the theory true.

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CCSS: Adaptable
Concepts
evolution, natural selection, charles darwin, galapagos finches, survival of the fittest, social darwinism, the theory of evolution, the scientific method, symbiosis, mass extinction, adaptations
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Additional Tags
science
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Instructional Ideas
  • Create a visual timeline of the items discussed from 13:10 to 13:45 to help pupils conceptualize it
Classroom Considerations
  • Assumes prior knowledge of prokaryotes and eukaryotes
  • Avoid the comment section if at all possible
  • This video is hosted on YouTube
Pros
  • Highlights vocabulary throughout
  • Includes closed captioning in six languages for the benefit of English learners
  • Entertaining graphics keep viewers focused
Cons
  • None