Animal Science Part 7: Seal, Polar Bear, Sloth

SEAL, POLAR BEAR, SLOTH By viewing the first section of this program, students will learn how the seal, a marine mam- mal, has evolved. Adaptations of seals to water and land, including movement, body tem- perature and body organs, are highlighted. In the second section, traits of the polar bear, such as types of fur, body temperature and shivering give viewers an understanding of how this animal protects itself against the cold of its habitat. The third section gives viewers infor- mation about the sloth and how its body is adapted to its tree-hanging lifestyle and lack of movement. Body temperature, slow metabolism, hook-like claws help the sloth survive the weather, lack of food and predators.
Release
2009  
Minutes
18  
Grade Level
J-C  
Format
DVD  
SEAL, POLAR BEAR, SLOTH By viewing the first section of this program, students will learn how the seal, a marine mam- mal, has evolved. Adaptations of seals to water and land, including movement, body tem- perature and body organs, are highlighted. In the second section, traits of the polar bear, such as types of fur, body temperature and shivering give viewers an understanding of how this animal protects itself against the cold of its habitat. The third section gives viewers infor- mation about the sloth and how its body is adapted to its tree-hanging lifestyle and lack of movement. Body temperature, slow metabolism, hook-like claws help the sloth survive the weather, lack of food and predators.

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Date Entered: 8/26/2011

Part 7 of this animal series highlights the behaviors and characteristics of these three distinct mammals that on first appearance seem to have nothing in common, but upon further examination share some of the same adaptation traits that have kept these species from going extinct. The animals highlighted in this DVD are the seal, polar bear, and sloth. Great attention is given to the body temperature and metabolism of these creatures, and their function and role in the survival of these remarkable mammals.

The video is broken up into four different segments which make for a flexible viewing schedule, although some of the transitions are a bit rough. The video’s abrupt shift from one mammal to another is a bit awkward and leaves the viewer wondering if the video skipped a track and information was missed. The transitions could be a bit more seamless as each subject is appealing and informative and can stand on its own. This video is recommended and can be used as supplemental material that will serve to compliment additional reference resources about these animals. Classroom teachers can use excerpts of this video and apply them to their teaching making the topic engaging and relevant to their lessons. 

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