Scientists discover more than 15,000 new species each year. Viewers learn about seven new species discovered in cities, often right next to where people live. As part of a larger playlist, a video discusses the techniques researchers use to identify new species and the adaptations and mutations creating some of them.

Concepts

species, biodiversity

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Additional Tags

science

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Instructional Ideas

• Assign groups of students to research species discovered within the last year and present them to the class

Classroom Considerations

• Display the video without sharing the comments
• Consider the maturity of pupils as the video discusses genitalia of some species

• This video is hosted on YouTube

Pros

• Provides a long list of references for further learning
• Highlights new vocabulary and scientific techniques throughout

Cons

• None

Common Core

SL.9-10.2 SL.11-12.2 RST.9-10.4 RST.11-12.2