During The Great Dying, 90 percent of life in the ocean died. A video lesson from the PBS Eon series describes how the oceans recovered. Viewers learn how some species adapted and thrived while others became extinct.

Concepts

squid, fish, ocean habitats, evolution, adaptations, animal adaptations

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Additional Tags

science

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Instructional Ideas

• Have pupils record the different adaptations following The Great Dying
• Provide pupils with a timeline to reference while watching the lesson

Classroom Considerations

• Pupils should have a strong understanding of the predator-prey relationship

• This video is hosted on YouTube

Pros

• Offers closed captioning to assist with complex vocabulary
• Includes three-dimensional images of prehistoric animals for reference

Cons

• None

Common Core

SL.6.2 SL.7.2 SL.8.2 SL.9-10.2 SL.11-12.2 RST.6-8.1 RST.9-10.7 RST.11-12.7