Summary
In a dry, rugged landscape near the volcanic Deccan Traps, Isisaurus builds a huge nesting colony, a family of Tarbosaurus works together, and animals endure a habitat of dust and hot springs. The episode shows how animals raise their young and cooperate to survive a stark place. A good look at nesting behavior and family groups.
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Young dinosaurs at the nesting colony are at risk from predators and the harsh land -- an emotional thread; preview before showing.
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Teaching resources
Discussion questions
Discussion
"Badlands" follows animals raising young in a dry, volcanic landscape.
- Why do so many Isisaurus lay their eggs in the same place?
- How does the Tarbosaurus family work together?
- What makes the badlands a dangerous place for young animals to grow up?
Quick work-a-long
Vocabulary: badlands, nesting colony, family group, cooperate, survive.
Try it: Write two sentences explaining how being part of a group helped an animal in this episode.