Instructional Video

Thermoregulation

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Hey, crank up the thermostat, my computer froze again! In a thermoregulation video, learners see how organisms either maintain their body temperatures or do not. The instructor explains the difference between conduction, convection, radiation, and metabolism. Scholars then explore endotherms and ectotherms and how they maintain their body temperatures. This is the final video in a series of 21. 

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CCSS: Adaptable
NGSS: Adaptable
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Instructional Ideas
  • Have your class research how technologies in clothing have allowed humans to explore and live in colder areas and maintain their body temperatures
Classroom Considerations
  • Be sure all students have access to a computer and the Internet if assigning as homework
  • Video contains similar concepts as seen in video 16 in this series— "Homeostatic Loops"
Pros
  • High-quality images and diagrams make the video engaging
  • Includes link near the end for all of the Bozeman science videos
Cons
  • None
Common Core
NGSS