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Discover the versatility of the sloth species—at least what it once was! Scholars examine the history of the evolution of the sloth in a segment of the PBS Eons series. They learn that the current-day view of the sloth is one of a sluggish tree-dwelling animal, but history shows that some sloths lived underground and even in the ocean.
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Instructional Ideas
- Have pupils build an evolutionary tree for the sloth while watching the video
- Research other species that live in varied habitats similar to the sloth
Classroom Considerations
- Best to use as an extension to a unit on evolution and extinction
- This video is hosted on YouTube
Pros
- Presentation and images are interesting and hold viewers' attention
- Provides links to resources to access for further research
Cons
- None