Teaching overview
Learning points
- A new digital library has been created with more than 18,000 3-D models of vertebrates.
- The 3-D models show detailed information of animal specimens from natural history museum collections.
- These models are helping scientists research animals in new ways while preserving fragile specimens.
Curriculum keywords
- Natural History Museum
- 3-D animal models
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This Week's Kahoot Quiz
Each week we'll be bringing you a free quiz that you can use with your students after they've enjoyed the episode.
Spark a discussion
- What do the 3-D models of animal specimens show?
- Where did the animal specimens come from?
- What technique did scientists use to make the 3-D models?
- What sort of discoveries can scientists make by looking at 3-D models?
- How are the 3-D models helping preserve museum collections?
- What would you like to investigate using these digital models?
Classroom Resources
Use these resources to get the most out of the news update and engage your class in topical science!
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Video Viewing Guide
This graphic organizer supports your students to capture their thoughts and questions as they watch the news update.
Make Your Own Science News Update
This simple guide helps your students to create their very own science news updates.
Language and Literacy Activities
This guide gives you ideas for how the news update can be used to support language and literacy activities.
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