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Fun fact: poisons in nature can benefit humans if they are used correctly. A video interview of a zoologist introduces the concept of poisons. The remote learning resource defines poison and provides examples in nature as well as how they can be used for good. 

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Instructional Ideas
  • Pair the video with other lessons from the American Museum of Natural History to give pupils an idea of some specialties in science
  • Use the transcript rather than the video to incorporate content reading
Classroom Considerations
  • Provides only a basic overview of poison in nature without any specific details
Pros
  • An expert in the field presents the information
  • Provides a transcript of the video to use for vocabulary support
Cons
  • None