Instructional Video

You Are An Upside-Down Lobster

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Lobsters can regrow limbs, a trick humans can't do; however, according to this video, the placement of the spine and organs on the dorsal and ventral sides of a lobster is similar to the human body plan. The video also includes the history of the discovery and what it means for humans and evolution.

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Instructional Ideas
  • Dissect a lobster
  • Research how we know our body plan is more recent than the lobster
Classroom Considerations
  • Uses terms like poop chute, which may not be appropriate for your class
  • Review YouTube comments before showing the video to your students
  • This video is hosted on YouTube
Pros
  • Includes closed captioning for the hearing impaired
  • Provides links for more detailed research in the notes section on YouTube
Cons
  • None