Have you ever seen a koala jump from one tree branch to another? The video shares an encounter with a koala in the wild. It describes the typical day for a koala and the reasons for their lack of energy.

Concepts

koalas, australian animals, bacteria

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Additional Tags

science

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Instructional Ideas

• Discuss the science of gut bacteria
• Debate why koalas have survived while other species went extinct

Classroom Considerations

• Avoid the comment section if possible, as it contains language not generally accepted in the classroom

• This video is hosted on YouTube

Pros

• Connects science, geography, and animal behavior
• Requires very little class time

Cons

• None

Common Core

SL.9-10.2 SL.11-12.2