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Stegosaurs: Tiny Brains and Thagomizers

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In 1982, a Far Side comic referenced the thagomizer, and now thagomizer remains the appropriate term used by the Smithsonian, BBC, and scientists. An engaging video explains why stegosaurs are unique, focusing on the tiny brains, thagomizers, and bony plates.

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CCSS: Adaptable
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Instructional Ideas
  • Add the new vocabulary terms to pupils' science journals
  • Discuss the way language becomes accepted with a study of the word thagomizers
Classroom Considerations
  • Consider the maturity of scholars when watching a video about a possible butt-brain
  • This video is hosted on YouTube
Pros
  • Incorporates an excellent list of references
  • Provides subtitles in English for English learners
Cons
  • None