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What if we described an animal like we describe a football team competing in the big game? A cool video attempts to do just that as part of a larger biology playlist. It discusses an owl with superb adaptations and anatomy to survive in a fun, sporty way to engage scholars at every level.
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CCSS:
Adaptable
Concepts
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Instructional Ideas
- Assign groups to select an animal and present their findings in a way similar to the video
- Invite an ornithologist to speak to the class
Classroom Considerations
- Video best fits in late January or early February as part of the buildup to the big game
- This video is hosted on YouTube
Pros
- Offers closed captioning for the hearing impaired
- Entertaining video maintains viewers' attention
- Works well in a traditional or a flipped classroom
Cons
- None