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You at the Zoo: To Be a Bird

4 minutes 37 seconds

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Students learn about animal classification and what characteristics define a bird. After learning about some of the special features of birds, students investigate the special attributes of two very different bird species. Part of the "You at the Zoo" series.

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Runtime: 4 minutes 37 seconds

Closeup of the spines on a plant. Caption: that they develop to deter predators.
You at the Zoo
Episode 1
4 minutes 33 seconds
Grade Level: 4 - 8
Monkey hanging from a latticework of bamboo poles. Caption: This enables primates to grab things better,
You at the Zoo
Episode 2
4 minutes 33 seconds
Grade Level: 4 - 8
Cheetah making a sharp turn while running. Caption: so, when they're making a quick turn, they won't fall.
You at the Zoo
Episode 3
4 minutes 31 seconds
Grade Level: 4 - 8
Elephants of various sizes in natural habitat. Caption: elephants have a big impact on their environment.
You at the Zoo
Episode 5
4 minutes 37 seconds
Grade Level: 4 - 8
A group of penguins with white chests, yellow-orange throats, and black heads and backs. Caption: (Thane) Birds are found in all kinds of color, shapes, and sizes.
You at the Zoo
Episode 6
4 minutes 37 seconds
Grade Level: 4 - 8