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The Trouble With Trilobites

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Trilobites survived on Earth for longer than mammals have, so what was their secret? From their evolution to diversity, they survived multiple large changes in the environment—and even flourished. Then, in the matter of less than a million years, they disappeared. Explore this phenomenon with a great video that is part of a larger series.

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CCSS: Adaptable
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Instructional Ideas
  • Create a timeline of the rise and fall of trilobite populations
  • Connect the decline of oxygen in the oceans during the Late Devonian to the decline of oxygen in the oceans now
Classroom Considerations
  • Relies on prior knowledge of fossils and mass extinctions
  • This video is hosted on YouTube
Pros
  • Includes excellent references for those wishing to learn more
  • Offers closed captioning in English, Portuguese, and Spanish for English learners
Cons
  • None