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When Insects First Flew Instructional VideoWhen Insects First Flew Instructional Video
Publisher
PBS
Resource Details
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Grade
6th - 12th
Subjects
Science
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Resource Type
Instructional Videos
Media Length
9:11
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Duration
10 mins
Instructional Strategy
Direct Instruction
Technology
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Year
2018
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When Insects First Flew

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Insects developed wings and the ability to fly earlier than any other animal—when exactly did that happen? Scientists know this fact but struggle to explain when insect wings developed and how this entirely new structure appeared. PBS Eons introduces current research that explores insects' abilities to fly. Many theories provide a well-rounded view of the many differing scientific lines of thought.

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CCSS: Adaptable

Concepts

evolution, insects, wings, fossil records, mutation

Additional Tags

science

Instructional Ideas

  • Add all new vocabulary to science journals
  • Discuss the gap in the fossil record and why it may exist

Classroom Considerations

  • Relies on prior knowledge of evolution, eons, and insects
  • This video is hosted on YouTube

Pros

  • Includes subtitles in English and Vietnamese
  • Links to excellent references for those wishing to go more in depth

Cons

  • None

Common Core

SL.6.2 SL.7.2 SL.8.2 SL.9-10.2 SL.11-12.2 RST.6-8.4 RST.9-10.4 RST.11-12.4

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