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Video Clips - Explanations

Sweep Net - Entomologist Dr. John Jackman demonstrates how to use a sweep net to collect insects.
Beat Sheet - Two class participants use a beating stick and sheet to collect insect specimens from a bush.
TEKS - Class participants use TEKS sheets in preparing their lesson plans.
Aspirators - Two students use aspirators ("bug suckers") to pick up insects off the ground.
Roach Pull - The strength of a cockroach is demonstrated by tying it to a petri dish full of pennies and watching it pull the dish.


Video Clip Versions

video format
Sweep Net
Beat Sheet
TEKS
Aspirators
Roach Pull

Sorenson video
(original format)
sweep.mov
beatsheet.mov
teks.mov
aspercap.mov
roachpul.mov

Cinepak
sweep.mov
beatsheet.mov
teks.mov
aspercap.mov
roachpul.mov

AVI
sweep.avi
beatsheet.avi
teks.avi
aspercap.avi
roachpul.avi

RealPlayer
sweep.rm
beatsheet.rm
teks.rm
aspercap.rm
roachpul.rm

 

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Video by Dawn Parker. Editing by Gordon Riall.
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