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What's This? Breathing InteractiveWhat's This? Breathing Interactive
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American Museum of Natural History
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Grade
6th - 12th
Subjects
Science
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What's This? Breathing

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Crazy fact: Some animals can survive months without oxygen. An online resource describes some unique ways animals collect oxygen and even live without it for an extended time. Learners read about these special animals and use pop-up options to research further. The lesson is appropriate as a remote learning resource or in-class activity.

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Concepts

oxygen, dissolved oxygen, breathing, adaptations, animal adaptations, remote learning

Additional Tags

science

Instructional Ideas

  • Have pupils create graphic organizers classifying animals by the way they get oxygen

Classroom Considerations

  • Provide Internet-enabled devices to individuals
  • Expects a basic understanding of body systems
  • This resource is only available on an unencrypted HTTP website.It should be fine for general use, but don’t use it to share any personally identifiable information

Pros

  • Highlights key scientific vocabulary
  • Uses surprising facts to add interest

Cons

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