Beavers

The beaver is often referred to as nature's own engineer. This video segment focuses on the beaver's ability to transform its environment to suit itself. The beaver does so with an innate ability to construct dams -- a feat no creature, save humans, is able to achieve.

Resource ID#: 5248 Type: Video/Audio/Animation

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Direct Link: http://pbslearningmedia.org/resource/tdc02.sci.life.colt.beaver/beavers/

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Subject(s): Science

Grade Level(s): 2, 4, 5

Intended Audience: Educators , Students

Suggested Technology: Computer for Presenter, Internet Connection, LCD Projector

Instructional Time: 5 Minute(s)

Keywords: beaver, animal, habitat, environment, needs, necessities, adaptation, survive, behavior, characteristic

Instructional Component Type(s): Video/Audio/Animation

Resource Collection: General Collection

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