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Animal Behavior

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Animal Intel: Lesson Overview

In this lesson, using video segments from the NATURE episode “A Murder of Crows,” students will explore different aspects of animal intelligence, with a focus on crows. Students will also examine the process of scientific investigation, and how conducting experiments contributes to knowledge and an understanding of animal intelligence.

Nov 30th, 2011 | 1 comment

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The Physics of Hummingbirds: Magic in the Air: Lesson Overview

This lesson, using video from NATURE's Hummingbirds: Magic in the Air, is comprised of four mini-lesson plans – each designed to be completed in one class period – introducing and explaining four different concepts found in the high school physics curriculum.

Jun 30th, 2010 | 0 comments

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Survival of the Fastest: Predators and Prey on the African Savannah: Lesson Overview

Using clips from NATURE, in this lesson students will learn about the various attributes of different predators on the African grasslands.

Jun 29th, 2010 | 5 comments

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It’s a Jungle Out There: How Species Survive in the Jungle: Lesson Overview

Using segments from NATURE: "Moment of Impact, Part 2: Jungle," students will learn about skills and features that help species survive in the jungle.

Jun 29th, 2010 | 19 comments

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The Python Problem: Lesson Overview

Using segments from the PBS series Nature episode, Invasion of the Giant Pythons, students will explore pythons and their impact on other species.

May 8th, 2010 | 10 comments

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Endangered Relationships: Lesson Overview

This video-enhanced lesson uses clips from the NATURE film "Crash: A Tale of Two Species" to explore the interrelationship between the horseshoe crab and a small migratory bird called the red knot. (Grades 5-8)

May 7th, 2009 | 2 comments

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The Loneliest Animals: Lesson Overview

This lesson uses clips from NATURE's episode "The Loneliest Animals" to explore a variety of captive breeding programs. (Grades 5-8)

Apr 16th, 2009 | 2 comments

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From Wolf to Dog: Lesson Overview

During this video-enhanced lesson, using clips from NATURE's "Dogs that Changed the World," students will learn that all dogs came from one ancestor- the wolf. (Grades 5-8)

Apr 16th, 2009 | 1 comment

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Man’s Best Friend: Lesson Overview

During this video-enhanced lesson, students will learn about dogs' senses and how they compare to those of human smell and hearing. (Grades 5-8)

Apr 16th, 2009 | 2 comments
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