Trees need nutrients, so how does a jungle grow on top of a desert? The video walks through one such jungle. The root mat and soil samples appear unique. It discusses each discovery and conclusion throughout the virtual tour. The video exists as part of a larger Brain Scoop playlist on Fossils and Geology.

Concepts

termites, the jungle, roots, deserts, deforestation, nutrients

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Additional Tags

science

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Instructional Ideas

• Map the areas where these rare jungles appear
• Discuss in more depth the factors that lead to an area having soil that lacks nutrients

Classroom Considerations

• Preview content before sharing as some statements require maturity to understand

• This video is hosted on YouTube

Pros

• Includes closed captioning for the hearing impaired
• Works well in a traditional or flipped classroom

Cons

• None

Common Core

SL.9-10.2 SL.11-12.2 RST.9-10.4 RST.11-12.4