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Did you know animals hibernate all around the world, even in the deserts and tropical rain forests? How do these animals reach extreme body temperatures and undergo a decreased heart rate that would be deadly to non-hibernating animals? Watch a video that explains the genomes that make up these magnificent animals.
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Instructional Ideas
- Use the information on lemurs in the research section, and compare and contrast lemurs’ diets and hibernation behaviors
Classroom Considerations
- Video goes into the complex concepts and details of hibernation
- Uses vocabulary and discusses concepts best suited for older audiences in a biology or life sciences class
Pros
- Includes a set of review questions, discussion topics, and links for additional research
- Cartoons support the topics and ideas under study
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- None