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The Origin of Birds

By: Valerie May
06.14.16
Science Topic
Evolution
Level
High School — General
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Valerie May explains how she uses the BioInteractive short film Great Transitions: The Origin of Birds, along with its related activities, with her students. She also notes that many of BioInteractive's resources align to NGSS standards.

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Great Transitions: The Origin of Birds
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Activity for The Origin of Birds
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