Seventy-five percent of ocean species create their own light. Bioluminescence stars in an enlightening biology video that takes a look at some cool species. From fireflies to deep sea creatures, the video explores the process, usefulness, and evolution of biological light.

Concepts

fireworks, bioluminescence, evolution, animal adaptations

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Additional Tags

science

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Instructional Ideas

• List other species that have bioluminescence
• Connect the lesson to the different chemicals in nature that produce the different colors

Classroom Considerations

• Content lasts only 4:25, and the rest of the video is advertising; plan for the shorter time in your lesson plan

• This video is hosted on YouTube

Pros

• Highlights new vocabulary throughout
• Includes subtitles for ease of note taking
• Requires very little class time

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