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Ants don't get stuck in traffic jams because they work together. View an intriguing video that explores the flow of ant traffic by comparing it to car road traffic. If ants can keep their flow of movement steady, then why can't humans?
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Instructional Ideas
- Flip the lesson and have viewers watch the video and take the quiz outside of class before coming back to school to participate in discussion and research
- Set up and hold a debate about the idea of having self-driving cars
Classroom Considerations
- Best suited for viewers that drive or understand the concept of traffic
- Preview the video to decide if the language used is appropriate for the classroom
Pros
- The lesson has multiple underlying messages, including the importance of working together and reducing egos
- Comes with the video, discussion questions, a quiz to check for understanding, and links for further exploration of the topic
Cons
- The last 50 seconds include an ad