Instructional Video

Insect Adventure, Part 1

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Have you ever wondered why scientists use rotten chicken liver? The video explains this and more on a Field Museum trip to a prairie. Brain Scoop presents the first part of their insect adventure as part of the playlist on Insects. 

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CCSS: Adaptable
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Instructional Ideas
  • Set up a trap for catching insects on school property
  • Create a sheet and light set up, as in the video, to catch living insects at night
Classroom Considerations
  • Relies on prior knowledge of insect anatomy and reproduction
  • This video is hosted on YouTube
Pros
  • Includes closed captioning in six languages
  • Works well in a traditional or flipped classrooms
Cons
  • None