In this module, students view brief video clips that show some of the most unusual and extravagant methods birds use to attract attention.
- Subject:
- Science
- Material Type:
- Interactive
- Provider:
- The Cornell Lab of Ornithology
- Date Added:
- 08/22/2018
In this module, students view brief video clips that show some of the most unusual and extravagant methods birds use to attract attention.
This brief video lesson describes how a caterpillar transitions to a butterfly through complete metamorphosis. Discussion/assessment questions and suggested supplemental resources are also included.
In this lesson, students will work to develop a prevention plan for an American Indian reservation that is experiencing a new occurrence of West Nile virus infection, while taking into consideration the cultural and environmental implications relevant to this population. To successfully complete these activities, the students should have some knowledge of enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA), polymerase chain reaction (PCR), and gel electrophoresis.
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This brief video lesson discusses epigenetics as a possible answer to the nature vs. nurture question. Discussion/assessment questions and suggested supplemental resources are also included.
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In this lesson, students describe how abiotic and biotic factors can affect the size of a deer herd. Students will explain and simulate the management of a deer herd.
This brief video lesson describes different fish forms and how fish species are specially adapted to their habitats. Discussion/assessment questions and suggested supplemental resources are also included.
This brief video lesson discusses reasons behind insect abundance. Discussion/assessment questions and suggested supplemental resources are also included.
Visitors to this site can study a discussion of the need for computer modeling to examine the terrestrial biosphere. Emphasis is placed on integration of multiple measurements across varying scales of time and space into a single tool for visualizing a system, and its use in predicting future changes. Links to a glossary are embedded in the text.
Let’s bring the inside out and discover how an animal’s skeleton tells us a lot about their behavior.
We have created helpful clips if you're unable to watch the full thing:
K.L.1 Bird vs. Bat Flight (16 min): https://youtu.be/FWJ6htDggqA?t=3197
3.L.1, 5.L.1 Skeletal Adaptations of a Hawk (7 min): https://youtu.be/FWJ6htDggqA?t=1080
3.L.1, 5.L.1 Bat Skeleton (3 min): https://youtu.be/FWJ6htDggqA?t=1888
3.L.1, 5.L.1 What can the skull tell us? (10 min): https://youtu.be/FWJ6htDggqA?t=2084
3.L.1, 5.L.1 Exoskeleton (2 min): https://youtu.be/FWJ6htDggqA?t=2705
3.L.1, 5.L.1 Why feces are important (2.5 min): https://youtu.be/FWJ6htDggqA?t=2981
3.L.1, 5.L.1 Turtle Shell (3 min): https://youtu.be/FWJ6htDggqA?t=3197
Animal Encounters:
1. Braveheart the Red-tailed Hawk: https://youtu.be/FWJ6htDggqA?t=1078
2. Madagascar Hissing Cockroach: https://youtu.be/FWJ6htDggqA?t=2701
3. Franklin the Eastern Box Turtle: https://youtu.be/FWJ6htDggqA?t=2701
Did you see that? Probably not if it had good camouflage! Come test your eyesight to see if you can find these hidden creatures who have mastered the art of camouflage!
We have created some helpful clips if you're unable to watch the full video:
1.L.1 Predators use camouflage (30 sec): https://youtu.be/iLADFwnUpEM?t=118
1.L.1 Color Matching (6 min): https://youtu.be/iLADFwnUpEM?t=158
1.L.1 Animals that change color at different seasons (2 min): https://youtu.be/iLADFwnUpEM?t=554
1.L.1 Disruptive Coloration (12 min): https://youtu.be/iLADFwnUpEM?t=685
1.L.1 Warning Colors (5 min): https://youtu.be/iLADFwnUpEM?t=1410
1.L.1 Mimicry Camouflage (3.5 min): https://youtu.be/iLADFwnUpEM?t=1714
1.L.1 Self Decoration (2 min): https://youtu.be/iLADFwnUpEM?t=1947
Animal Encounters:
1. Madagascar Hissing Cockroach (2 min): https://youtu.be/iLADFwnUpEM?t=195
2. King Tut the Eastern King Snake (4 min 15 sec): https://youtu.be/iLADFwnUpEM?t=867
3. Forest Stump the Spotted Salamander (3 min): https://youtu.be/iLADFwnUpEM?t=1532
Do you know an ocelittle or an ocelot about this amazing cat? Join the Zoo EDventures team to learn about this beautiful yet elusive feline!
We have created some helpful clips if you're unable to watch the full video:
3.L.1 Ocelot Skull (1.5 min): https://youtu.be/pnG3GBzRLLw?t=1293
3.L.1 Ocelot Camouflage (2 min): https://youtu.be/pnG3GBzRLLw?t=1349