Instructional Video

What Happens When Continents Collide?

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Ever heard of the Great American Biotic Interchange? The joining of North and South America caused one of the greatest biological migrations in Earth's history. Watch the continents collide and learn about the global consequences.

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Instructional Ideas
  • Have groups research in greater detail some of the links provided in the "Dig Deeper" section of the resource
Classroom Considerations
  • The video presumes viewers are familiar with plate tectonics
Pros
  • The resource includes the video, a comprehension check, links to additional resources, and a discussion question
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