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Some animals have more in common than meets the eye. An episode of the PBS Eon series analyzes the fossil records of a mammal nicknamed the hell pig. The lesson describes how evolutionary methods determine the genetic evolution of the specimen.
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Adaptable
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Instructional Ideas
- After viewing the video, have pupils create a phylogenic tree of the species featured in the video
- Have learners compare and contrast the features of the modern pig with the hell pigs
Classroom Considerations
- Expects a general understanding of genetic variation
- This video is hosted on YouTube
Pros
- Discusses real fossil evidence
- Offers the option for closed captioning
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- None