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While most sea anemones move slowly along rocks, Stomphia swim to escape predators. Viewers see a sea star sneak up on an anemone ready to attack. The unsuspecting anemone retaliates quickly and swims away awkwardly as part of a larger series of videos.
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CCSS:
Adaptable
NGSS:
Designed
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Instructional Ideas
- Research what sea stars eat
- Create a Venn diagram of the types of cnidarians and their habits, such as swimming and defense methods
Classroom Considerations
- Video permits streaming or downloading
Pros
- Requires very little class time to share
- Shows an interaction rarely observed in nature
Cons
- None