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Many species find breathing a convenient way to survive. The PBS Eons series explains how fish learned to breathe air. It details what scientists know about evolutionary history as well as many species that developed this skill independently in different times and places. Viewers learn about the global perspective of why fish might want to breathe air to survive during specific time periods.
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Instructional Ideas
- Map the places where scientists found each of the fossils mentioned
- Add new vocabulary to science journals
Classroom Considerations
- Relies on prior knowledge of evolution and the timeline of Earth and animal development
- This video is hosted on YouTube
Pros
- Links to many excellent resources for extending the lesson
- Provides closed captioning for the hearing impaired
Cons
- None